A young man raised in the American South discovers he is an Indian prince whose throne was taken by usurpers..
The Young Rajah, a 1922 film directed by Phil Rosen, is a captivating tale of self-discovery and royal heritage. The movie follows the story of a young man, played by Rudolph Valentino, who is raised in the American South by his aunt, Wanda Hawley. Unbeknownst to him, he is the rightful prince of an Indian kingdom, who...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"The Young Rajah, a 1922 film directed by Phil Rosen, is a captivating tale of self-discovery and royal heritage. The movie follows the story of a young man, played by Rudolph Valentino, who is raised in the American South by his aunt, Wanda Hawley. Unbeknownst to him, he is the rightful prince of an Indian kingdom, whose throne has been usurped by power-hungry individuals. As he navigates his newfound reality, he must confront the complexities of his dual heritage and the weight of his royal res..."
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