Salah Mansour, born in 1923 in Shebeen al-Kanaater, Kalyoubeyya, was a notable Egyptian actor who made his mark in the world of cult cinema. He is best known for his role in Secret of the Sphinx (1964), a film that blends adventure with the mystique of ancient Egypt. Mansour's career began in theater, where he was instrumental in establishing the Ministry of Education School theater in 1938. His transition to film in the mid-20th century allowed him to bring his theatrical prowess to the screen, enriching the Egyptian film landscape.
Secret of the Sphinx
Shot on location in Egypt, the story unfurls like an Italian Giallo as a group of people meet under strange circumstances, and one by one they are murdered. Gold is missing so you suspect a thief is trying to cover up his crime but that might be too obvious.
