Question 1

How was Two Arabian Knights rediscovered after being considered lost?

Accepted Answer

A copy was found in the vaults of producer Howard Hughes after his death, along with copies of two other 'lost' films he produced: The Racket (1928) and The Mating Call (1928).

Question 2

Which unique Oscar category did Lewis Milestone win for this film?

Accepted Answer

Lewis Milestone won the Academy Award for Direction (Comedy Picture), the first and only year that category appeared. He beat Ted Wilde for Speedy (1928).

Question 3

What makes Two Arabian Knights one of only two films to win a directing Oscar without a Best Picture nomination?

Accepted Answer

It is one of only two films to win a directing Oscar without also being nominated for Best Picture; the other is The Divine Lady (1928).

Question 4

When did Two Arabian Knights first air on television?

Accepted Answer

It aired on television for the first time in December 2004 on Turner Classic Movies with a newly-commissioned musical score.

Question 5

What was the condition of the print when it was found?

Accepted Answer

The print was recovered just in the nick of time—there are points where severe damage and near-disintegration can be seen, though restorers did their utmost to undo the damage.

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