The Lady's Game

At a glance

The Lady's Game, is a 1946 Egyptian play, directed by Wali Eddine Sameh, and starring Naguib ElRihani, Tahiya Cariocca, Abdel Fattah Al-Qosari, with a runtime of 95 minutes. Content rating: G.

Overview

The Lady's Game is a 1946 Egyptian romantic comedy film set in Cairo during the Second World War, starring the legendary comedian Naguib Al-Rihani as Hassan Abu Tabq, a man struggling to find work amid wartime hardship. He falls for the charming and vivacious Laybeh, played by iconic dancer and actress Tahiya Karioca, and the two develop a tender romance against the backdrop of wartime Cairo. Their love story takes a dramatic turn when Laybeh is offered a chance to become a cinema star, forcing her to choose between a quiet life with Hassan and the dazzling lure of fame. Directed as a classic vehicle for Naguib Al-Rihani's trademark wit, the film weaves sharp social commentary into its comedic storyline, offering a vivid portrait of ordinary Egyptian life under the pressures of war and ambition.

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