
The story, a tale of political and amorous intrigue in Beirut, is based on one of Pierre Benoit's novels, " La Chatelaine du Liban," and the film exploits the scenic backgrounds of the novel, Beirut, Palmyra and the Syrian Desert. A young captain in the Camel Corps.

Is La châtelaine du Liban worth your time in an age of hyper-realistic CGI and instant gratification? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This 1920s silent epic is an ...
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Marco de Gastyne

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Marco de Gastyne, Pierre Benoît
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