The Virgin Wife

Mona meets Magdy and Fouad in Alexandria and falls in love with Fouad who loves her back, but Magdy asks her to marry him and her mother agrees because of his wealth. After Mona marries Magdy, she finds out that he's impotent, which causes a series of problems.

Directed by ElSayed Bedir, The Virgin Wife leans on a strong ensemble — Emad Hamdy, Faten Hamama, Ahmed Mazhar — 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 drama titles of 1958.