Movie spotlight
Saved from the Harem
Ezra Hickman, of Kankakee, is a political aspirant. At a reception in Washington with his wife and daughter Amy he meets the Ambassador of Selim Bey, the ruler of a small European kingdom, Vergania. The Ambassador, seeking an American girl for his ruler, paints a glowing picture of Vergania to Hickman's wife, with the result that she persuades her husband to accept the American Consulate at. Vergania. Amy, the daughter, is enamored of Lieutenant Brice of the U.S. Navy, and reluctantly she agrees to leave him and go with her family.
Insights
Plot Summary
A young American woman is kidnapped and taken to a Turkish harem. She must use her wits and bravery to escape her captors and find her way back home. The film depicts her perilous journey and eventual rescue.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1915, detailed critical reception is scarce. However, films of this genre and era were often popular for their exotic settings and thrilling plots, appealing to audiences seeking adventure and melodrama.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its melodramatic adventure elements.
The exotic setting provided escapism for audiences.
Often cited as an example of early adventure serials.
Google audience: As this film predates widespread online user reviews, there is no specific summary of Google user sentiment available.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today, making it a piece of cinema history that can only be studied through historical records and contemporary reviews.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources