Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Mohammed KarimWriter
- Mohammed KarimDirector
- Soliman NaguibWriter
- Tawfiq Al MardanlliWriter
Cast
- Mohamed Abdel Wahabمحمد جلال أفندى
- Dawlat Abiadفاطمة هانم - زوجة الأب
- Samira Kholosiرجاء إسماعيل بك
- Soliman Naguibإسماعيل بك - والد رجاء
- Zaki Rostomشفيق بك - شقيق فاطمة هانم
- Mohamed Abdel Koudoussخليل أفندى - باشكاتب الدائرة
- Tawfiq Al Mardanlliالشيخ مدبولى
- Said Abou BakrCast
- Edmond Tuimaالساكن الأطرش
- Riad Al Sunbatiيعزف عود فى اغنية النيل نجاشى
Stills
Themes
black and white