Princess of the Nile (1954): Cast & Plot
Princess of the Nile is a 1954 romantic adventure film directed by Harmon Jones, starring Debra Paget as Princess Shalimar / Taura the dancer, Jeffrey Hunter and Dayton Lummis. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Harmon Jones
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Panoramic Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Princess of the Nile About?
The premise of Princess of the Nile without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Shalimar, an Egyptian princess determined to free her land from Bedouin conquerors, joins forces with Prince Haidi, the Caliph of Baghdad’s son. She weaves political intrigue at the royal court while secretly slipping into the marketplace disguised as a dancing girl, using both guile and charm to advance her cause.
Princess of the Nile Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- year 1249
- 1240s
- 13th century
- prince
- market
- intrigue
- conqueror
- caliph
- bedouin
- princess
- thief
- river
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- palace
- belly dance
- scantily clad
- ruler
- conspiracy
- cabaret
- islam
- rebel leader
- north africa
- disguise
- shaman
- drugged drink
- little person
- secret passageway
- turban
- sword fight
- egypt
- double life
- dancer
Princess of the Nile Cast & Characters
Debra Paget leads the cast as Princess Shalimar / Taura the dancer, with Jeffrey Hunter as Prince Haidi and Dayton Lummis as Prince Shamin (uncredited). Directed by Harmon Jones; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Harmon Jones
- Debra Paget as Princess Shalimar / Taura the dancer
- Jeffrey Hunter as Prince Haidi
- Dayton Lummis as Prince Shamin (uncredited)
- Edgar Barrier as Shaman
Also Starring in Princess of the Nile
· 19 more- Robert Roark Capt. Hussein (uncredited)
- Michael Rennie Rama Khan
- Jack Elam Basra
- Lee Van Cleef Hakar (uncredited)
- Michael Ansara Capt. Kral
- Wally Cassell Goghi
- Lester Sharpe Babu (uncredited)
- Billy Curtis Tut (uncredited)
- Merry Anders Handmaiden
- Dona Drake Mirva
- Suzanne Alexander Handmaiden
- Lisa Daniels Handmaiden
- Bobette Bentley Handmaiden
- Honey Harlow Handmaiden (as Honey Harlow)
- Phyllis Winger Handmaiden
- Genice Grayson Handmaiden
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- Jeanne Vaughn Handmaiden
- Kitty London Handmaiden
- Cheryll Clarke Handmaiden
More from Harmon Jones
More films directed by Harmon Jones: Don’t Worry, We’ll Think of a Title, Canyon River, A Day of Fury and Target Zero.
Princess of the Nile Plot Summary
What happens in Princess of the Nile from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In ancient Egypt, during the year 1249, the shadow of magic and power hangs heavy over the city of Hanwan. Princess Shalimar, [Debra Paget], finds herself trapped when the sinister Shaman ensnares her father, using drugs and dark schemes to keep the royal line under his control. The princess hasn’t given up hope, and she discovers a hidden passage that lets her slip away into the night. Disguised as Taura, a beloved dancer at the Tambourine Tavern, she moves among the oppressed villagers, offering music, mystery, and a glimmer of resistance against the oppressive forces that would keep Hanwan in fear.
Full summary
The whole story of Princess of the Nile, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Princess of the Nile?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Princess of the Nile Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “A Princesa do Nilo” and “尼罗河公主”.
- Also known as
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- A Princesa do Nilo
- 尼罗河公主
- Prinzessin vom Nil
- La principessa del Nilo
- La princesa del Nilo
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Movies Like Princess of the Nile
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Thief of Bagdad, Arabian Nights and Thief of Damascus.
Princess of the Nile FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Princess of the Nile, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Princess of the Nile?
Princess of the Nile runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was Princess of the Nile released?
Princess of the Nile was released on July 1, 1954.
Who directed Princess of the Nile?
Princess of the Nile was directed by Harmon Jones.
More films by Harmon Jones Who is in the cast of Princess of the Nile?
Princess of the Nile stars Debra Paget as Princess Shalimar / Taura the dancer, Jeffrey Hunter as Prince Haidi and Dayton Lummis as Prince Shamin (uncredited), among 23 credited actors.
Does Princess of the Nile have a post-credit scene?
No. Princess of the Nile has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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