| Husn Ka Daku | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | A. R. Kardar |
| Produced by | Playart Phototone |
| Starring | A. R. Kardar Gulzar Iris Crawford M. Ismail |
| Cinematography | D. D. Dabke |
Production company | Playart Phototone/United Player's Corporation |
Release date |
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| Country | British India |
| Language | Silent film |
Husn Ka Daku is a 1929 action adventure silent film directed by A. R. Kardar.[1] The film, also called Mysterious Eagle was made by Kardar's Playart Phototone.[2] Kardar acted in this, his first production from Playart Phototone. Playart Phototone was a progression from United Player's Corporation, which he had set up in 1928.[3] Husn Ka Daku was Kardar's debut directorial venture. It set the foundations for the Lahore film industry in the Bhati Gate area of Lahore.[4] The director of photography was D. D. Dabke.[5]
The film starred A. R. Kardar and Gulzar in the lead, with the American actress Iris Crawford, M. Ismail, G. R. John and Ghulam Kadir forming the ensemble cast.[6]
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