An American tourist catches the eye of a disguised Egyptian prince who decides to kidnap her, then try to win her love..
Is it worth your time? Honestly, you probably only want to watch The Barbarian if you have a soft spot for pre-code Hollywood nonsense or just really like looking at old desert sets. If you get annoyed by outdated tropes, you will absolutely hate this. It moves at the speed of a camel, but there is something weirdly hy...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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Alexander Butler
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, you probably only want to watch The Barbarian if you have a soft spot for pre-code Hollywood nonsense or just really like looking at old desert sets. If you get annoyed by outdated tropes, you will absolutely hate this. It moves at the speed of a camel, but there is something weirdly hypnotic about the whole setup. The whole thing kicks off with Diana (Myrna Loy) wandering around Egypt. She looks bored, which is fair. Then she meets Jamil, played by Ramon Novarr..."
Anita Loos, Edgar Selwyn, Elmer Harris
United States
