Two Arabian Knights

Two Arabian Knights

1927 · 92 min · ★ 5.8 · Adventure, Comedy

During World War I, two American soldiers fight to escape the Germans while squabbling over a beautiful harem girl. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation in 2016.

Directed by Lewis Milestone · Written by Cyril Gardner

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