In Baghdad a girl escapes from a robber sheikh and thwarts a plot to rob a merchant..

The 1923 silent film Chu-Chin-Chow is a mesmerizing tale of adventure, romance, and deception, set against the vibrant backdrop of Baghdad. Directed by Herbert Wilcox and written by Oscar Asche, Herbert Wilcox, and Frederick Norton, this cinematic masterpiece boasts an impressive cast, including Betty Blythe, Herbert L...

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

Herbert Wilcox

Raoul Walsh
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"The 1923 silent film Chu-Chin-Chow is a mesmerizing tale of adventure, romance, and deception, set against the vibrant backdrop of Baghdad. Directed by Herbert Wilcox and written by Oscar Asche, Herbert Wilcox, and Frederick Norton, this cinematic masterpiece boasts an impressive cast, including Betty Blythe, Herbert Langley, and Dora Levis, each delivering a compelling performance that brings depth and nuance to the narrative. As the story unfolds, the audience is transported to a world of exot..."

Olaf Hytten
Oscar Asche, Herbert Wilcox, Frederick Norton
United Kingdom

