(Keshkesh Bey) loves raising Arabian horses, and so does his neighbor, and they compete in this regard. A letter comes to Keshkesh Bey, the mayor of Kafr El-Ballas, carrying an invitation to participate in a major horse competition. Keshkesh Bey is overwhelmed with joy and prepares his horses for the competition. His neighbor investigates the news and learns about the competition, so he decides to prevent his neighbor from participating.
Acting
Naguib ElRihani, the 'Egyptian Charlie Chaplin,' invented this whole vibe.
Production
Actual Arabian horses shot beautifully in 1931—budget went WHERE it counted.
Director
Stephan Rosti
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Naguib ElRihani basically created Egyptian comedic cinema; this role cemented his 'everyman aristocrat' persona that dominated for decades.
Stephan Rosti, who plays the translator, was actually the director—a common money-saving trick in early Egyptian studio films.
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