Leblebici Horhor_
Leblebici Horhor [The Chickpea Seller] is an adaption of an 1875 Turkish-language operetta by the Ottoman-Armenian composer Tigran Chukhajian. It has been claimed as one of the first original Turkish operettas. A silent film under the direction of Muhsin Ertuğrul, it was supported by the piano-playing of the operetta in the movie theater while it was shown to the audience.
Starring
Behzat Haki Butak, Elena Artinova, Maurice Mea
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Leblebici Horhor was released 103 years ago in 1923.
Overview
Leblebici Horhor [The Chickpea Seller] is an adaption of an 1875 Turkish-language operetta by the Ottoman-Armenian composer Tigran Chukhajian. It has been cl...
Leblebici Horhor is a Drama, Comedy film.
CAST (10)
Behzat Haki Butak
Leblebici Horhor
EA
Elena Artinova
Fadime
MM
Maurice Mea
Hurşit
GT
Gavros Tolayan
Sansar Hasan
JG
Jenya Gordenskaya
Kamer
Vasfi Rıza Zobu
Refik Kemal Arduman
Hâzım Körmükçü
M. Kemal Küçük
AR
Ali Rıza
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Status
Released
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Leblebici Horhor about?
Leblebici Horhor [The Chickpea Seller] is an adaption of an 1875 Turkish-language operetta by the Ottoman-Armenian composer Tigran Chukhajian. It has been claimed as one of the first original Turkish operettas. A silent film under the direction of Muhsin Ertuğrul, it was supported by the piano-playing of the operetta in the movie theater while it was shown to the audience.
Who stars in Leblebici Horhor?
The cast of Leblebici Horhor includes Behzat Haki Butak, Elena Artinova, Maurice Mea, Gavros Tolayan, Jenya Gordenskaya.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Comedy