The Young Rajah

thumb The Young Rajah is a 1922 film about a young man raised in the American South who discovers he is an Indian prince whose throne was taken by usurpers. Directed by Phillip Rosen; based on novel by John Ames Mitchell; adapted for screen by June Mathis. Narrator That which is built by mortal hands time lays waste - but that which is written on a man's forehead by the gods cannot be erased. The yoke is where the gods place it. Other Girl watching the crew race: Mr. Judd has such wonderful muscles and such magnetic and soulful eyes! Dialogue Molly Cabot: Tell me, why did you look so startled when you saw me in the conservatory? Amos Judd: Because I had seen you before - in my dreams. Do you believe in predestination, Miss Cabot? Amos Judd: You will be in the front of the Unitarian church and you will bump into a small boy with a kite. Then the minister will come out and shake hands with you. John Cabot: Young man, you have read my mind! I did intend calling on the minister tomorrow - now I shall take good care not to! Amos Judd: I've tried to do that, but, something has always forced me to fulfill my prophesies. Molly Cabot: The Bible, the Talmud and the Koran! In which do you believe? Amos Judd: There are many roads - all lead to God. Amos Judd: My mother's picture is in the locket. Molly Cabot: Oh - then she was a European? But you are a real son of India! I can see you now in robe and turban, with dozens of dancing slave girls ready to do your bidding. Amos Judd: There is only one woman whom I would wish to do my bidding. John Cabot: I thought there was another young man you liked better than Horace. Molly Cabot: Daddy, I couldn't marry a man that was not of my own people, no matter how much I-I loved him. Cast Rudolph Valentino - Amos Judd Wanda Hawley - Molly Cabot Pat Moore - Amos as a Child Charles Ogle - Joshua Judd Fanny Midgley - Sarah Judd Robert Ober - Horace Bennett Jack Giddings - Austin Slade, Jr. Edward Jobson - John Cabot Josef Swickard - Narada Bertram Grassby - Maharajah Ali Khan William Boyd - Stephen Van Kovert George Field - Prince Rajanya Paikparra Munsingh External links The Young Rajah 0013802 The Young Rajah 151700 Category:Romantic drama films Category:Silent films Category:1922 American films Category:Films based on American novels Category:Films directed by Phil Rosen