Lal-e-Yaman

Overview

Oriental fantasy derived from classic Parsee theatre. The heir to the Yemeni throne, Prince Parviz, is falsely imprisoned by his stepmother who claims power. Parviz receives a magic dagger from a mystic sufi fakir to liberate himself and his people. The dagger makes him invisible. He kills the Apeman and the genii, rescues the captive Princess Parizad and, finally, overwhelms the soldiers sent to recapture him. The king learns the truth and repents.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 2, 1933

Original language

English

Production

Wadia Movietone

Cast

Master Mohammed,Padma,Nazir,Sayani Atish,Firoz Dasturi,Karimja,Boman Shroff,Jal Khambatta,Bismillah Khan,Kamlabai Gokhale

Director

J.B.H. Wadia

Writer

J.B.H. Wadia

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0262557