The White Rose

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 4, 1932

Original language

Arabic

Spoken languages

Arabic

Countries

Egypt

Production

فيلم عبدالوهاب

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0268754