The White Rose
1932
Movie Information
Overview
Topping the list of 100 Best Egyptian Films, this classic musical melodrama launched the film career of one of Egypt’s greatest singers and composers, Mohamed Abdel Wahhab. Galal Effendi, the son of an impoverished aristocrat, is forced to leave his studies to seek employment. After a short stint as a clerk, however, Galal discovers his musical talents and finds success as a popular singer. Through its story of upward mobility based on merit rather than influence, the film examines the emergence of Egyptian middle-class identity.
Release Date
December 4, 1932
Director
Mohammed Karim
Runtime
2h 10m
Cast
Mohamed Abdel WahabDawlat AbiadSamira KholosiSoliman NaguibZaki RostomMohamed Abdel KoudoussTawfiq Al MardanlliSaid Abou BakrEdmond TuimaRiad Al Sunbati
Production
فيلم عبدالوهاب
Genres
RomanceMusicDrama