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ADVENTURE . 1924 . 1h 20m . 5.0/10

A Son of the Sahara_

As a boy, Raoul is reared by an Arab tribe in Algerian Sahara. Years later, as a refined Europeanized gentleman, he falls in love with Barbara, an officer's daughter, who rejects him when she discovers his background. Affecting a raid, he captures her and then secretly buys her at a slave auction. When she is rescued by French troops, however, his ancestry is established and they find happiness together.

Starring Bert Lytell, Claire Windsor, Walter McGrail
5.0/10
Rating
1h 20m
Runtime
1924
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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As a boy, Raoul is reared by an Arab tribe in Algerian Sahara. Years later, as a refined Europeanized gentleman, he falls in love with Barbara, an officer's daughter, who rejects him when she discovers his background. Affecting a raid, he captures her and then secretly buys her at a slave auction. When she is rescued by French troops, however, his ancestry is established and they find happiness together.

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Cast
Bert Lytell stars as Raoul Le Breton in A Son of the Sahara.
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Year context
A Son of the Sahara was released 102 years ago in 1924.
Overview
As a boy, Raoul is reared by an Arab tribe in Algerian Sahara. Years later, as a refined Europeanized gentleman, he falls in love with Barbara, an officer's ...
A Son of the Sahara is a Adventure, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 20m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
80 min (1h 20m)
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Rating
5.0/10 (1 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is A Son of the Sahara about?
As a boy, Raoul is reared by an Arab tribe in Algerian Sahara. Years later, as a refined Europeanized gentleman, he falls in love with Barbara, an officer's daughter, who rejects him when she discovers his background. Affecting a raid, he captures her and then secretly buys her at a slave auction. When she is rescued by French troops, however, his ancestry is established and they find happiness together.
How long is A Son of the Sahara?
A Son of the Sahara has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in A Son of the Sahara?
The cast of A Son of the Sahara includes Bert Lytell, Claire Windsor, Walter McGrail, Rosemary Theby, Montagu Love.
What is the rating of A Son of the Sahara?
A Son of the Sahara has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

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Adventure Drama
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