The White Rose

The White Rose

1932 · 130 min · ★ 10.0 · Romance, Music, Drama

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.

Directed by Mohammed Karim · Written by Mohammed Karim

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Mohamed Abdel Wahab محمد جلال أفندى
Dawlat Abiad فاطمة هانم - زوجة الأب
Samira Kholosi رجاء إسماعيل بك
Soliman Naguib إسماعيل بك - والد رجاء
Zaki Rostom شفيق بك - شقيق فاطمة هانم
Mohamed Abdel Koudouss خليل أفندى - باشكاتب الدائرة
Tawfiq Al Mardanlli الشيخ مدبولى
Said Abou Bakr
Edmond Tuima الساكن الأطرش
Riad Al Sunbati يعزف عود فى اغنية النيل نجاشى

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