The Magic Carpet (1951)
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- Passed
- 1h 24min
- Action, Adventure
- 10 Mar 1952 (Sweden)
- Movie
Using a magic flying carpet and a handful of friends, the son of a murdered Caliph must fight the usurper in order to win the throne of the Caliphate.
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Cast
| Lucille Ball | ... |
Princess Narah
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| John Agar | ... |
Abdullah al Husan / Dr. Ramoth / The Scarlet Falcon
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| Patricia Medina | ... |
Lida
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| George Tobias | ... |
Razi
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| Raymond Burr | ... |
Boreg
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| Gregory Gaye | ... |
Caliph Ali
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| Rick Vallin | ... |
Abdul
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Jo Gilbert | ... |
Maras
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Gary Klein | ... |
Baby
(as Gary Katzman)
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| Edward Colmans | ... |
Caliph Ali's Wine Steward (uncredited)
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| Jimmy Dime | ... |
Palace Guard (uncredited)
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| William Fawcett | ... |
Ahkmid (uncredited)
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| Terry Frost | ... |
Beggar (uncredited)
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| John George | ... |
Vendor (uncredited)
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Eileen Howe | ... |
Vernah (uncredited)
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| Rodolfo Hoyos Jr. | ... |
Sergeant (uncredited)
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Doretta Johnson | ... |
Queen Yashima (uncredited)
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| Aram Katcher | ... |
Governor of Mecca (uncredited)
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| Leonard Penn | ... |
Ramoth's Father - the Caliph (uncredited)
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| Suzanne Ridgway | ... |
Harem Girl (uncredited)
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Perry Sheehan | ... |
Copah (uncredited)
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Winona Smith | ... |
Ziela (uncredited)
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Linda Williams | ... |
Estar (uncredited)
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Minka Zorka | ... |
Nedda (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Lew Landers | ||
Written by
| David Mathews | ... | (original screenplay) |
Produced by
| Sam Katzman | ... | producer |
Music by
| Arthur Morton | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Ellis W. Carter | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Edwin H. Bryant | ... | (as Edwin Bryant) |
Art Direction by
| Paul Palmentola | ||
Set Decoration by
| Sidney Clifford | ||
Costume Design by
| Jean Louis | ||
Production Management
| Herbert B. Leonard | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Wilbur McGaugh | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| J.S. Westmoreland | ... | sound (as Josh Westmoreland) |
Special Effects by
| Jack Erickson | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Eddie Parker | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Richard H. Kline | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Emil Oster | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Mischa Bakaleinikoff | ... | musical director |
| George Antheil | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Mischa Bakaleinikoff | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| George Duning | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Ben Oakland | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Gregory Stone | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Clifford Vaughan | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures (1951) (United States) (theatrical) (as Columbia Pictures Corporation)
- Columbia Pictures of Canada (1951) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures Corporation (1951) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures Proprietary (1951) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Columbia Films S. A. (1952) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures de Cuba (1952) (Cuba) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures do Brasil (1952) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures of Argentina (1952) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Television (2002) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Abdullah (John Agar)has reached manhood as the son of a physician without knowing he is the true Caliph of Islam. Stirred by the conditions in his country, he infiltrates the palace and plans a rebellion. Princess Narah (Lucille Ball), sister of the fake ruler, is attracted to him until she learns he plans a revolt of the people.
Written by Les Adams |
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| Taglines | A World of Wonders! A Land of Love! See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $170,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Lucille Ball was pregnant during filming. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Lady with the Torch (1999). See more » |
| Quotes |
Grand Vizier Boreg al Buzzar:
[waving his scimitar]
This time. Doctor, you must tend to a man and not on the ladies of the Harem! See more » |