Movie Description
ياقوت
(1934)Overview
The film is an Egyptian adaptation of a play by Marcel Pagnol, transposed into an Egyptian and Arab context. It follows the story of a shy, naive professor who allows himself to be exploited by an aristocrat or influential figures—depending on the interpretation—in a gambling scheme or a con. As the plot unfolds, the professor undergoes a moral transformation, coming to accept and eventually adopt behaviors that were initially alien to his nature. The narrative explores two central themes: the temptation of corruption and the clash of cultural codes—specifically between Western culture and the Arab/Cairene society depicted in the film.
Featured Crew
Cast
ياقوت أفندي / Yacout
Rody Erickson
سالم أفندي
الحاج حسن بن صوير
رودي إريكسون
الآنسة عصمت
الحاج أحسن / حسنين
سرور البربري
نسيم افندي - الباشكاتب
محجوب أفندي
صفوت بك (صفا بك)
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Facts
Original Titleياقوت
Status Released
Release Information
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1934-03-23
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 20m
Homepagehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKcyIiaKGNk
Production CompaniesOrient Films
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama































