May 14, marks the death anniversary of legendary Egyptian actor Anwar Wagdy. He started his career alongside another legendary Egyptian actor, Youssef Wahby, which allowed Wagdy a chance to star in minor roles in theater before participating in the film “Awlad El Zawat” (Aristocratic Children). In the 1940s, Wagdy became the number one Egyptian actor after portraying the role of the rich, young man in “Fatmah,” alongside Umm Kalthoum. He produced “Laila Bent El Fokara’” (Laila, the Daughter of the Poor) with iconic Egyptian singer Laila Mourad. “Arbaa’ Banat Wa Dhabet” (Four Girls and and an Officer) was the last film Wagdy produced.

Source: Libya Today May 14, 2022 23:17 UTC