The Man from Egypt (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1916, The Man from Egypt is a comedy film directed by Larry Semon, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. Beware the ire of the sacred God Ammett, or any other of those Egyptian Gods for that matter. As a bellhop in a hotel, Hughey managed to get possession of a wonderful ruby, the eye of Ammet, and with its aid obtained an introduction to a millionaire and his beautiful daughter. But Hughey failed to remember that for every ruby or other gem stolen from an Egyptian shrine, there is a bearded sheik who has taken a vow never to eat, drink or sleep until the talisman has been returned to the irate God from whom it was stolen, and vengeance has been wrought on the guilty one. Just when Hughey is enjoying himself immensely at a fine little dinner with the fair damsel, his nemesis, the sheik, discovers him and a lively chase takes place. The sheik gets the ruby in his possession but Hughey regains it in jig time and the prospects are that the poor sheik will have some wait before he can look a square meal in the face again.
Who’s in it. The Man from Egypt stars Hughie Mack as Hughey, Jewell Hunt as Jewell Mazuma, John Flatow as The Man From Egypt and Harry Hammill as High Priest, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Man from Egypt has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from Egypt page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from Egypt tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from Egypt (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man from Egypt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man from Egypt worth watching?
- The Man from Egypt holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man from Egypt?
- The Man from Egypt stars Hughie Mack, Jewell Hunt, John Flatow, Harry Hammill and Kate Price.
- When was The Man from Egypt released?
- The Man from Egypt was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.