The White Rose
Topping the list of 100 Best Egyptian Films, this classic musical melodrama launched the film career of one of Egypt’s greatest singers and composers, Mohamed Abdel Wahhab. Galal Effendi, the son of an impoverished aristocrat, is forced to leave his studies to seek employment. After a short stint as a clerk, however, Galal discovers his musical talents and finds success as a popular singer. Through its story of upward mobility based on merit rather than influence, the film examines the emergence of Egyptian middle-class identity.
Storyline
Topping the list of 100 Best Egyptian Films, this classic musical melodrama launched the film career of one of Egypt’s greatest singers and composers, Mohamed Abdel Wahhab. Galal Effendi, the son of an impoverished aristocrat, is forced to leave his studies to seek employment. After a short stint as a clerk, however, Galal discovers his musical talents and finds success as a popular singer. Through its story of upward mobility based on merit rather than influence, the film examines the emergence of Egyptian middle-class identity.
Mohamed Abdel Wahab
Mohamed Galal Effendi
Dawlat Abiad
Fatima Hanem - Stepmother
Samira Kholosi
Ragaa Ismael Bey
Soliman Naguib
Ismail Bey - Raja's father
Zaki Rostom
Shafiq Bey - Fatma Hanem's brother
Mohamed Abdel Koudouss
Khalil Effendi - Head of the Department
Tawfiq Al Mardanlli
Sheikh Madbouly
Said Abou Bakr
Edmond Tuima
The deaf resident
Riad Al Sunbati
يعزف عود فى اغنية النيل نجاشى