Omar the Tentmaker
Originally released in 1922. Omar the Tentmaker is a romance/drama film. directed by James Young. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Guy Bates Post, Virginia Brown Faire, and Nigel De Brulier
Synopsis
About Omar Khayyam of Persia, the poet and mathematician, who wrote the Iranian first solar calendar circa A.D. 1073. His fiancé was forced to marry the shah, but she eventually escaped and, with help of grand Vazir, joined Omar Khayyam. Hollywood made a film based on the same story with Connell Wilde, the life and adventures of Omar Khayyam.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Guy Bates Post
as Omar the tentmaker
Virginia Brown Faire
as Shireen
Nigel De Brulier
as Nizam ul Mulk
Noah Beery
as The shah of shahs
Rose Dione
as Shah's mother
Patsy Ruth Miller
as Little Shireen
Douglas Gerrard
as Hassan
Will Jim Hatton
as Little Mahruss
Boris Karloff
as Imam Mowaffak
Maurice 'Lefty' Flynn
as The Christian Crusader (as Maurice B. Flynn)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Richard Walton Tully Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Omar the Tentmaker about?
About Omar Khayyam of Persia, the poet and mathematician, who wrote the Iranian first solar calendar circa A.D. 1073. His fiancé was forced to marry the shah, but she eventually escaped and, with ...
Who directed Omar the Tentmaker?
Omar the Tentmaker was directed by James Young.
How long is Omar the Tentmaker?
Omar the Tentmaker has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Omar the Tentmaker released?
Omar the Tentmaker was released on December 22, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Omar the Tentmaker?
The main cast of Omar the Tentmaker includes Guy Bates Post, Virginia Brown Faire, Nigel De Brulier, Noah Beery, Rose Dione.