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Abdul the Damned (1935)

Movie ★ 6.5 111 min

Drama History

In 1908, Sultan Abdul Hamid rules the Turkish Empire, but he is faced with the threat of revolt by the Young Turk party. He allows Hilmi Pasha, the leader of the Young Turks, to return from exile and form the country's first constitutional government. With tensions still growing, chief of police Kadar Pasha assassinates Hassan Bey, the leader of the Old Turk party, and makes it look as if a Young Turk committed the crime, in order to give Abdul an excuse for arresting the Young Turk leaders. Meanwhile, Abdul becomes infatuated with a visiting Austrian singer. When she rejects his advances, she endangers both herself and her fiancé, a Turkish officer who also knows who really shot Hassan Bey.

Karl Grune Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 5, 1935
Runtime
111 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0026032
Language
Studio
Alliance-Capital Productions

Themes

Cast

Fritz Kortner Fritz Kortner The Sultan, Abdul Hamid II & Kislar Adrienne Ames Adrienne Ames Therese, Viennese Operetta Star Nils Asther Nils Asther Kadar Pasha, Chief of Police John Stuart John Stuart Talak Pasha, Officer of Turkish Army Esme Percy Esme Percy Ali, the Grand Eunuch Walter Rilla Walter Rilla Hassan-Bey Charles Carson Charles Carson Gen. Hilmi-Pasha Patric Knowles Patric Knowles Omar - Hilmi's Attache Eric Portman Eric Portman Conspirastor Clifford Heatherley Clifford Heatherley Court Doctor Henry B. Longhurst General of the Bodyguards Annie Esmond Therese's Train Companion H. Saxon-Snell Chief Interrogator George Zucco George Zucco Officer of the Firing Squad Robert Naylor Opera Singer Warren Jenkins Warren Jenkins Young Turk Singer Henry Peterson Spy Arthur Hardy Ambassador

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Frequently asked questions

What is Abdul the Damned about?
In 1908, Sultan Abdul Hamid rules the Turkish Empire, but he is faced with the threat of revolt by the Young Turk party. He allows Hilmi Pasha, the leader of the Young Turks, to return from exile and form the country's first constitutional government. With tensions still growing, chief of police Kadar Pasha assassinates Hassan Bey, the leader of the Old Turk party, and makes it look as if a Young Turk committed the crime, in order to give Abdul an excuse for arresting the Young Turk leaders. Meanwhile, Abdul becomes infatuated with a visiting Austrian singer. When she rejects his advances, she endangers both herself and her fiancé, a Turkish officer who also knows who really shot Hassan Bey.
Who directed Abdul the Damned?
Abdul the Damned was directed by Karl Grune.
Who stars in Abdul the Damned?
Abdul the Damned stars Fritz Kortner, Adrienne Ames, Nils Asther, John Stuart.
When was Abdul the Damned released?
Abdul the Damned is a 1935 drama, history film.
Where can I watch Abdul the Damned?
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