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Arshin Mal Alan (1965 Film)
''Arshin Mal Alan'' may refer to: * ''Arshin Mal Alan'' (operetta) *a 1917 film more commonly known in English as ''The Cloth Peddler'' *a 1945 film more commonly known in English as ''The Cloth Peddler'' * ''Arshin Mal Alan'' (1965 film) {{dab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arshin Mal Alan (operetta)
''Arshin Mal Alan'' ( az, Arşın mal alan) is a 1913 comic and romantic operetta by Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov about a cloth peddler in 1900s Shusha, who is looking for a wife. Hajibeyov composed the operetta in Saint Petersburg and it was staged on October 25, 1913. The operetta is rich in national characteristics and realism. Following the opening in Azerbaijan, ''Arshin Mal Alan'' was performed in theatres of Tbilisi, Yerevan and Ashgabat, as well as Iran and Turkey. Synopsis The plot is centered on a bachelor named Asker, who wants to see and choose his bride before marriage. However, in the 19th century, women were kept at home and, when allowed out in public, they were heavily covered in hijab. Asker's friend, Suleyman, suggests that he disguise himself as a fabric peddler, a sure way to meet women. Asker agrees and starts to visit houses, selling fabrics. Asker meets a woman called Gulchohra and they fall in love, even though Asker's actual identity remains u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cloth Peddler (1917 Film)
''The Cloth Peddler'' ( az, Arşın Mal Alan) was a full-length Azerbaijani silent comedy film made in the capital city Baku in pre-Soviet Union 1917, based on the operetta by the Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov. Plot Set in Baku at the turn of the 20th century, a young successful businessman Asgar ( Huseynqulu Sarabski) wishes to marry. He wants his bride to be the choice of his heart, however, Azerbaijani tradition restricted him from communicating with the lady as a lover before marriage. So Asgar decides to disguise himself as a mere cloth peddler and the young woman ''Guelchoehra'' ( Ahmed Aghdamski) falls in love with him. However, she is concerned that her father, Soltan bey ( Alakbar Huseynzade) will not allow her to marry a cloth peddler. Young Asgar then reveals himself to her father and asks for her hand in marriage. Seeing that he is indeed a wealthy young man, the father agrees and the two are permitted to marry. Cast * Huseynqulu Sarabski (''Asgar''), * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cloth Peddler (1945 Film)
''The Cloth Peddler'' ( az, Arşın Mal Alan) is a 1945 Azerbaijani romantic comedy musical film made in Baku, based on the operetta '' Arshin Mal Alan'' by the famous Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov. Plot Set in Baku at the turn of the 20th century, a young successful businessman Asgar (Rashid Behbudov) wishes to marry. He wants his bride to be the choice of his heart, but Azerbaijani tradition restricted him from communicating with the lady as a lover before marriage. So he decides to disguise himself as a mere cloth peddler and the young woman, Gulchoehra (Leyla Badirbayli,) falls in love with him. However, she is concerned that her father, Soltan bey ( Alakbar Huseynzade) will not allow her to marry a cloth peddler. Young Asgar then reveals himself to her father and asks for her hand in marriage. Seeing that he is indeed a wealthy young man, the father agrees and the two are permitted to marry. Cast *Rashid Behbudov - Asgar *Leyla Badirbayli - Guelchohra * Alakbar Hus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |