The White Rose
Dec 04, 1932 · 2h 10m
Director
Mohammed KarimOverview
Topping the list of 100 Best Egyptian Films, this classic musical melodrama launched the film career of one of Egypt’s greatest singers and composers, Mohamed Abdel Wahhab. Galal Effendi, the son of an impoverished aristocrat, is forced to leave his studies to seek employment. After a short stint as a clerk, however, Galal discovers his musical talents and finds success as a popular singer. Through its story of upward mobility based on merit rather than influence, the film examines the emergence of Egyptian middle-class identity.
Cast of The White Rose
Mohamed Abdel Wahabمحمد جلال أفندى
Dawlat Abiadفاطمة هانم - زوجة الأب
Samira Kholosiرجاء إسماعيل بك
Soliman Naguibإسماعيل بك - والد رجاء
Zaki Rostomشفيق بك - شقيق فاطمة هانم
Mohamed Abdel Koudoussخليل أفندى - باشكاتب الدائرة
Tawfiq Al Mardanlliالشيخ مدبولى
Said Abou Bakr
Edmond Tuimaالساكن الأطرش
Riad Al Sunbatiيعزف عود فى اغنية النيل نجاشى
Crew of The White Rose
About The White Rose
What is The White Rose about?
Topping the list of 100 Best Egyptian Films, this classic musical melodrama launched the film career of one of Egypt’s greatest singers and composers, Mohamed Abdel Wahhab. Galal Effendi, the son of an impoverished aristocrat, is forced to leave his studies to seek employment. After a short stint as a clerk, however, Galal discovers his musical talents and finds success as a popular singer…
When was The White Rose released?
The White Rose was released on December 4, 1932.
How long is The White Rose?
The White Rose runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
Who directed The White Rose?
The White Rose was directed by Mohammed Karim.
Who is in the cast of The White Rose?
The cast of The White Rose includes Mohamed Abdel Wahab (محمد جلال أفندى), Dawlat Abiad (فاطمة هانم - زوجة الأب), Samira Kholosi (رجاء إسماعيل بك), Soliman Naguib (إسماعيل بك - والد رجاء) and Zaki Rostom (شفيق بك - شقيق فاطمة هانم).