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The Shriek of Araby

A cinema employee's mundane life takes a dramatic turn as he becomes obsessed with the idea of starring in a classic silent film, "The Sheik", and is consumed by fantasies of being Rudolph Valentino.

Main Cast

Ben TurpinBen TurpinBill Poster - The Sheik
Kathryn McGuireKathryn McGuireThe Heroine
George CooperGeorge CooperPresto the Magician
Charles StevensonCharles StevensonLuke Hassan (as Charles E. Stevenson)
Ray GreyRay GreyArab Prince
Louis FrondeLouis FrondeOriental Corn Doctor / Chief of Police
Dick SutherlandDick SutherlandAli the Executioner / The Bandit
Tiny WardTiny WardShip Captain
Kewpie MorganKewpie MorganCop on Horse
Vernon DentVernon DentMinor Role

Creators

F. Richard JonesF. Richard JonesDirector
Mack SennettMack SennettScreenplay, Story

Info about The Shriek of Araby

Studio(s): Mack Sennett Comedies

Originally Released: United States, Mar 04, 1923

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy

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