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Leblebici Horhor

(1923)

Overview

Leblebici Horhor [The Chickpea Seller] is an adaption of an 1875 Turkish-language operetta by the Ottoman-Armenian composer Tigran Chukhajian. It has been claimed as one of the first original Turkish operettas. A silent film under the direction of Muhsin Ertuğrul, it was supported by the piano-playing of the operetta in the movie theater while it was shown to the audience.

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Original TitleLeblebici Horhor

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1923-12-07

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Genres

  • Drama
  • Comedy