The Shriek of Araby
1923 · 38 min · ★ 5.6 · Comedy, Action
An employee in a theater showing Valentino's "The Shiek" daydreams about himself playing Valentino's role.
Directed by F. Richard Jones · Written by Mack Sennett
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Cast
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Ben Turpin Bill Poster - The Sheik -
Kathryn McGuire The Heroine -
George Cooper Presto the Magician -
Charles Stevenson Luke Hassan (as Charles E. Stevenson) - R Ray Grey Arab Prince
- L Louis Fronde Oriental Corn Doctor / Chief of Police
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Dick Sutherland Ali the Executioner / The Bandit -
Tiny Ward Ship Captain -
Kewpie Morgan Cop on Horse
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