Milady of Liban

Overview

The story, a tale of political and amorous intrigue in Beirut, is based on one of Pierre Benoit's novels, " La châtelaine du Liban," and the film exploits the scenic backgrounds of the novel, Beirut, Palmyra and the Syrian Desert. A young captain in the Camel Corps. goes mad when he finds himself on the point of selling his country's secrets to get the money to satisfy the enchantress whose mysterious activities are concerned with espionage. The captain's eventual return to his Camel Corps. and the desert provides the opportunity for a fight with Bedouins, which marks the dramatic climax of the film.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 2, 1927

Original language

French

Countries

France

Cast

Choura Milena,Iván Petrovich,Gaston Modot,Marcel Soarez,Arlette Marchal

Director

Marco de Gastyne

Writer

Marco de Gastyne,Pierre Benoît

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0143177