
Short answer: yes, but this film has its flaws. A Harem Knight, from 1929, is a delightful piece of cinematic curio. It’s a film that’s more about the joy of escapism than it is about deep character development or thematic exploration. This is a film that’s best appreciated for what it is: a light-hearted send-up of ha...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Edward F. Cline

Edward F. Cline
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"Short answer: yes, but this film has its flaws. A Harem Knight, from 1929, is a delightful piece of cinematic curio. It’s a film that’s more about the joy of escapism than it is about deep character development or thematic exploration. This is a film that’s best appreciated for what it is: a light-hearted send-up of harem life and the adventures of a bygone era. The premise is simple but charming: a harem girl is rescued by a U.S. Navy officer. The plot thickens as she takes refuge in the rooms..."

Thelma Hill
Tom Miranda, Earle Rodney, Grover Jones, Edward F. Cline, Clarence Hennecke, Robert Eddy, Garrett Graham
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