Action in Arabia

Action in Arabia

Woman of Mystery ... Land of Intrigue

1944 · 75 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Thriller

Reporter Michael Gordon uncovers intrigue in Damascus, where the Allies and Nazis struggle for control of Arab sympathies.

Directed by Léonide Moguy · Written by Philip MacDonald

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