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The Riddle of the Sphinx

1921Adolf Gärtner

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In Cairo, a quest for a coveted antiquity draws the heroine into a clandestine cult devoted to Osiris. What begins as intrigue turns perilous—abductions, conspiracies, and night-time chases through temples and tombs—until she fights to escape the sect’s grip.

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What is The Riddle of the Sphinx (1921) about?

In Cairo, a quest for a coveted antiquity draws the heroine into a clandestine cult devoted to Osiris. What begins as intrigue turns perilous—abductions, conspiracies, and night-time chases through temples and tombs—until she fights to escape the sect’s grip.

Who stars in The Riddle of the Sphinx?

The Riddle of the Sphinx stars Ellen Richter (Juanita di Conchitas), Erich Kaiser-Titz (Amru), Georg John (Mummy), Hermann Picha (Marquis d'Yssé), Carl Günther (Dr. Percy Grey). The film was directed by Adolf Gärtner.

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