Bent Elbasha El Moder

Bent Elbasha El Moder

1938 · 116 min · Drama

Hikmat disguises herself as a man after her brother suffered a tragic accident while on his way to start his work. She pretends to be teacher for the children of the Pasha instead of her brother. Hikmat gets to know the children whom she teaches and becomes Mr. Hikmat.

Directed by Ahmed Galal · Written by Ahmed Galal

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