A Son of the Sahara
As a boy, Raoul is reared by an Arab tribe in Algerian Sahara. Years later, as a refined Europeanized gentleman, he falls in love with Barbara, an officer's daughter, who rejects him when she discovers his background. Affecting a raid, he captures her and then secretly buys her at a slave auction. When she is rescued by French troops, however, his ancestry is established and they find happiness together.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1924 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Adventure, Drama |
| Director | Edwin Carewe |
| Runtime | 80 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic nature-versus-nurture conflict, contrasting the vast, untamed Sahara with refined European society. It relies on the dramatic conventions of silent cinema, where identity and destiny are decided through grand gestures and last-minute revelations.
What lingers after the final reel is the romanticized colonial fantasy, where love ultimately conquers the deep-seated prejudices of its era. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Edwin Carewe
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With a sense of old-world adventure, letting the silent visuals and dramatic title cards transport you.
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