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The Pharaoh's Court

The Pharaoh's Court

1944 · 90 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy

The wise men of the kingdom interpret a dream of Pharaoh and decide that Putifar, a victorious general, should marry Lota, a virginal slave.

Directed by Julio Bracho · Written by Julio Bracho

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