Flame of Araby
| Flame of Araby | |
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| Directed by | Charles Lamont |
| Produced by | Leonard Goldstein |
| Written by | Gerald Drayson Adams |
| Starring |
Jeff Chandler Maureen O'Hara |
| Music by | Joseph Gershenson |
| Cinematography | Russell Metty |
| Edited by | Ted Kent |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 77 mins |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1.5 million(US rentals)[1] |
Flame of Araby (AKA Flame of the Desert) is a 1951 swashbuckler film starring Jeff Chandler and Maureen O'Hara. British film star Maxwell Reed made his American film debut in the picture. Locations were shot at three famous film locations: Vasquez Rocks, Bronson Canyon, and the Alabama Hills in Lone Pine, California.[2]
Plot
Bedouin chief Tamerlaine (Jeff Chandler) is engaged in the hunt for the legendary black stallion Shahzada. Also chasing the prize steed is Tunisian Princess Tanya (Maureen O'Hara), who desires to capture the horse to race in competition against hated brothers Borka (Lon Chaney) and Hakim (Buddy Baer), so she will not be forced to marry one of them. After a prolonged and deadly rivalry, Tamerlaine decides to join forces with Tanya to trap the stallion - and in the process, the two fall in love.[3]
Cast
- Maureen O'Hara as Princess Tanya
- Jeff Chandler as Tamerlane
- Maxwell Reed as Prince Medina
- Lon Chaney Jr. as Borka Barbarossa
- Buddy Baer as Hakim Barbarossa
- Richard Egan as Captain Fezil
- Dewey Martin as Yak
- Royal Dano as Basra
- Susan Cabot as Clio
- Judith Braun as Calu
- Henry Brandon as Mallik
- Neville Brand as Kral
- Diamond as Shahzada
Production
The film was originally known as Flame of the Desert.[4][5] Maureen O'Hara reportedly requested Chandler as her leading man.[6]
Critical reception
TV Guide noted a "light diversion in the company of fiery redhead O'Hara, with the evil brothers delightfully played by Chaney and Baer." [7]
References
- ↑ 'Top Box-Office Hits of 1952', Variety, January 7, 1953
- ↑ "Flame of Araby (1952) - Original Print Info - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.
- ↑ "Flame-of-Araby - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes - NYTimes.com".
- ↑ Drama: Raoul Walsh Debates British Contract; Una Merkel in 'Goldeen Girl' Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 17 Apr 1951: B7.
- ↑ WALD AND KRASNA IN DEAL WITH ANTA: R.K.O. Producers to Make 'The Great Moments'--Academy Providing Plays, Actors Film's Title Changed By THOMAS F. BRADY Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 28 Mar 1951: 33.
- ↑ Drama: Russian Intrigue Will Background Gable Film Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 06 Apr 1951: B8.
- ↑ "Flame Of Araby". TV Guide.