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Release Date:
25 December 1940 (USA) moreTagline:
One Thousand and One Sights from One Thousand and One Nights morePlot:
Prince Ahmad is the rightful King of Bagdad but he has been blinded and cast out as a beggar. Now a... more | add synopsisAwards:
Won 3 Oscars. Another 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
A fantasy for the century moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Conrad Veidt | ... | Jaffar | |
| Sabu | ... | Abu | |
| June Duprez | ... | Princess | |
| John Justin | ... | Ahmad | |
| Rex Ingram | ... | Djinn | |
| Miles Malleson | ... | Sultan | |
| Morton Selten | ... | The Old King | |
| Mary Morris | ... | Halima | |
| Bruce Winston | ... | The Merchant | |
| Hay Petrie | ... | Astrologer | |
| Adelaide Hall | ... | Singer | |
| Roy Emerton | ... | Jailer | |
| Allan Jeayes | ... | The Story Teller |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
106 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)Certification:
UK:U | USA:Approved (certificate #02749) | West Germany:6 | Australia:PG (TV rating) | Norway:A | Australia:G | Finland:K-8 | Sweden:Btl | Canada:PG (Ontario)Fun Stuff
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When filming began in the USA, the stricter US censorship codes were applied. One of the most obvious differences between the scenes shot in the UK and those filmed in the USA is that the tops of the actresses' costumes were buttoned up all the way to satisfy the Hays Office. That kind of clue makes it easier to identify the US-shot scenes than trying to spot differences in the sets. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Ahmad is to be executed, his head is held down with a rope to steady it. But when the executioner raises his sword the next shots of Ahmad show that the rope has disappeared. moreQuotes:
Genie: You're a clever little man little master of the universe, but mortals are weak and frail. If their stomach speaks, they forget their brain. If their brain speaks, they forget their heart. And if their heart speaks[laughter]
Genie: ... they forget everything.
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Featured in "The Power of Nightmares: The Rise of the Politics of Fear" (2004) moreSoundtrack:
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I grew up with this as my all-time favorite film. The special effects are incredible for the era, and won awards. I can remember the dialogue as if I'd heard it yesterday. It is simply a great, timeless adventure. The music is by Miklos Rosza, who is cinema history's best. Sabu is the Thief. Conrad Veidt is the grand villain. I have a copy within reach, for the next trip down memory lane. Whoa there! Rex Ingram wants out of his genii bottle!