#laila mourad
A beaming grin, exaggerated hand gestures, cross-dressing, mishaps, and the occasional self-deprecating comment – these are some of the elements millions of Egyptians gathering around television were exposed to as they watched El Millioner (The Millionaire, 1950) or El Anessa Hanafi (Miss Hanafi, 1954). Providing a respite from the business of life and an opportunity to spend time and laugh together over on-screen masterpieces: comedic productions and films of the 20th century, the golden age of Egyptian cinema, retain a…
