The Virgin of Stamboul

The Virgin of Stamboul

1920 · 70 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama

Turkish chieftain Achmet Bey catches one of his many wives in adultery and murders her lover. Tossing aside the cuckolding wife, he abducts his harem an innocent girl. However, a brave American who loves her comes to her rescue.

Directed by Tod Browning · Written by H.H. Van Loan

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