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Cast
Ramon Novarro
as Jamil El Shehab
Myrna Loy
as Diana 'Di' Standing
Reginald Denny
as Gerald Hume
Louise Closser Hale
as Powers
C. Aubrey Smith
as Cecil Harwood
Edward Arnold
as Achmed Pasha
Blanche Friderici
as Mrs. Hume
Marcelle Corday
as Diana's Maid Marthe
Hedda Hopper
as Mrs. Loway
Leni Stengel
as German Tourist Ilsa
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1933
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Drama, Romance
Votes15
DirectorSam Wood
WritersElmer Harris, Anita Loos
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Barbarian
About The Barbarian
An Arab prince masquerades as a tour guide for rich women in order to enrich himself.
Directed by Sam Wood, The Barbarian leans on a strong ensemble — Ramon Novarro, Myrna Loy, Reginald Denny — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1933.
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