On the Brink of Paradise
On the Brink of Paradise (/ transl: On the Ruins of Paradise) is a 1920 German 90-minute film directed by Josef Stein and featuring Carl de Vogt in the title role of Kara Ben Nemsi. Béla Lugosi was thought to have appeared in a supporting uncredited role, but this is disputed.
Plot
Kara ben Nemsi and his servant Halef Omar come across a group of Persians headed to Baghdad, led by Prince Hassan Ardžir-Mírza. The Persians are attacked by their enemies, the Kurds. Prince Hassan discovers there is a traitor among his people. Kara ben Nemsi offers to help guard the caravan on its journey to Baghdad.
More details
author | Marie Luise Droop |
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director | Josef Stein |
genre | adventure |
keywords | attack |
producer | Fritz Knevels Marie Luise Droop |
productionCompany | Ustad-Film |
publisher | Filmhaus Bruckmann and Co. |