The Thief of Bagdad Movie Review 1940

A wily young thief enlists the aid of a powerful genie to outwit the Grand Vizier of Baghdad. An Arabian Nights spectacular with lush photography, fine special effects, and striking score. Outstanding performance by Ingram as the genie.

Distribution

Fusion Video, 100 Fusion Way, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, URL: http://www.coldfusionvideo.com

Available on VHS
Running time 106 minutes.
Originally from British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Fantasy, Magic Carpet Rides, Genies

Screenplay

Lajos Biro, Miles Malleson

Cast

Sabu, Conrad Veidt, June Duprez, Rex Ingram, John Justin, Miles Malleson, Morton Selten, Mary Morris

Cinematography

Georges Perinal

Director

Tim Whelan, Michael Powell, Ludwig Berger, Alexander Korda, Zoltan Korda, William Cameron Menzies

Music

Miklos Rozsa

Producer

Alexander Korda

Awards

Oscars 1940: Color Cinematog.