Adventure in Iraq (1943)

"Adventure in Iraq" (1943) is an adventure film directed by D. Ross Lederman, featuring John Loder, Ruth Ford, and Warren Douglas.

Plot Summary:
The story follows three Americans—Doug Everett (John Loder), his fiancée Chris Martel (Ruth Ford), and their friend Mike Conroy (Warren Douglas)—who crash-land in the Arabian Desert while on a flight to India. Stranded and desperate, they are captured by Sheik Ahmid Bel Nor (Paul Cavanagh), a local tribal leader who believes in an ancient prophecy that foretells the arrival of strangers who will help him reclaim his throne.

The sheik, fascinated by the prophecy and believing Doug to be the foretold savior, offers them sanctuary. However, the Americans soon realize that their lives are in danger, as the sheik plans to use them for his own purposes. They must navigate treacherous desert landscapes, avoid various perils, and find a way to escape the sheik’s clutches and reach safety.