Sumurun (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1920, Sumurun is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. The favorite slave girl of a tyrannical sheik falls in love with a cloth merchant. Meanwhile, a hunchback clown suffers unrequited love for a traveling dancer who wants to join the harem.
Who’s in it. Sumurun stars Ernst Lubitsch as Yeggar - the Hunchback Beggar, Pola Negri as Yannaia - a Dancer, Paul Wegener as Der alte Scheich and Jenny Hasselqvist as Sumurun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sumurun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sumurun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sumurun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sumurun (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sumurun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sumurun worth watching?
- Sumurun holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sumurun?
- Sumurun stars Ernst Lubitsch, Pola Negri, Paul Wegener, Jenny Hasselqvist and Aud Egede-Nissen.
- When was Sumurun released?
- Sumurun was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.