A scandalous belly dancer stirs up turn-of-the-century trouble at the World's Fair.
LITTLE EGYPT
THE SHAPE THAT SHOOK THE WORLD!
A belly dancer causes a scandal with her "suggestive" and "immoral" dancing at a Worlds Fair exhibition at the turn of the 20th century.
Proof that belly dancing could still rattle polite society in Technicolor.
If you're looking for old-school scandal, Little Egypt delivers with belly-dancing spectacle and period drama, all wrapped up in Frederick de Cordova's brisk direction. Rhonda Fleming brings both charm and controversy as Izora, shaking up a World's Fair that wasn't ready for her moves.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Little Egypt is a 1951 United States comedy-drama film directed by Frederick de Cordova about a belly dancer whose suggestive performances cause a scandal at a World's Fair exhibition at the turn of the 20th century.
Synopsis
Why Cult
The film centers on a belly dancer whose provocative routines spark outrage and intrigue at a turn-of-the-century World's Fair.
Set against the backdrop of a historic World's Fair, Little Egypt revels in turn-of-the-century style and social mores.
Rhonda Fleming stars as Izora, anchoring the film with both allure and comedic flair.
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What is Little Egypt about? +
Little Egypt is about a belly dancer whose suggestive performances cause a scandal at a World's Fair exhibition at the turn of the 20th century.
When was Little Egypt released? +
Little Egypt was released in 1951.
Who directed Little Egypt? +
Little Egypt was directed by Frederick de Cordova.
How long is Little Egypt? +
Little Egypt has a runtime of 82 minutes.
What genre is Little Egypt? +
Little Egypt is a comedy-drama film.
