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Movie poster: The Sultan's Wife (1917)
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The Sultan's Wife

1917 · 24 min
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

On a sailing trip, sweethearts Bobby and Gloria arrive in a very sinister-looking India, where an evil rajah attempts to force Gloria into his harem.

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Year 1917
Director Clarence G. Badger
Runtime 24 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (3 votes)

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The silent film constructs a classic clash between Western innocence and Eastern despotism, relying on stark visual contrasts between the bright young couple and the shadowy rajah. Its exploration of exotic peril is conveyed through expressive sets and dramatic framing.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of melodramatic triumph, where virtue boldly confronts corruption in early Hollywood fashion. The attempt to frame an orientalist fantasy for the silver screen remains its most striking feature. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Clarence G. Badger

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View as a vintage adventure melodrama, best enjoyed for its period orientalist flair.

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