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The Sheik Steps Out
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The Sheik Steps Out

1937-09-05 · 65 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy

In this comedy, a wealthy sheik kidnaps and falls for a snobby socialite.

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Directors
Irving Pichel
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
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Status
Released

Top Cast

Ramon NovarroRamon NovarroAhmed Ben Nesib
Lola LaneLola LanePhyllis 'Flip' Murdock
Gene LockhartGene LockhartSamuel P. Murdock
Kathleen BurkeKathleen BurkeGloria Parker
Stanley FieldsStanley FieldsAbu Saal
Billy BevanBilly BevanMunson
Charlotte TreadwayPolly Parker
Robert CooteRobert CooteLord Eustace Byington
Leonid KinskeyLeonid KinskeyAllusi Ali
Georges RenaventGeorges RenaventCount Mario
Jamiel HassonKisub
C. Montague ShawC. Montague ShawDr. Peabody - Minister
George SorelLt. Bordeaux
Doria CaronMarie (uncredited)
David GeorgeTelegraph Clerk (uncredited)
Jean De BriacJean De BriacFrench Lieutenant (uncredited)
Charles De RavenneBellboy (uncredited)
Renald DupontFrench Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Martín GarralagaMartín GarralagaHotel Clerk (uncredited)
Andrew McKennaOadi (uncredited)

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