Although this production is a remake of the 1924 version, the two films have significant differences; most significantly, the thief and the prince are separate characters in the 1940 version.
The film's backstory is told in flashback, mimicking the style of the Arabian Nights.
A trailer (also known as a preview or coming attraction) is an advertisement or a commercial for a feature film that will be exhibited in the future at a cinema. The term "trailer" comes from their having originally been shown at the end of a feature film screening. That practice did not last long, because patrons tended to leave the theater after the films ended, but the name has stuck. Trailers are now shown before the film (or the A-movie in a double feature) begins.
Movie trailers have now become popular on DVDs and Blu-rays, as well as on the Internet and mobile devices. Of some 10 billion videos watched online annually, film trailers rank third, after news and user-created video. The trailer format has also been adopted as a promotional tool for television shows, video games, books, and theatrical events/concerts.
History
The first trailer shown in a U.S. film theater was in November 1913, when Nils Granlund, the advertising manager for the Marcus Loew theater chain, produced a short promotional film for the musical The Pleasure Seekers, opening at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway. Loew adopted the practice, which was reported in a wire service story carried by the Lincoln, NebraskaDaily Star, describing it as "an entirely new and unique stunt", and that "moving pictures of the rehearsals and other incidents connected with the production will be sent out in advance of the show, to be presented to the Loew’s picture houses and will take the place of much of the bill board advertising". Granlund was also first to introduce trailer material for an upcoming motion picture, using a slide technique to promote an upcoming film featuring Charlie Chaplin at Loew's Seventh Avenue Theatre in Harlem in 1914.
After being tricked and cast out of Bagdad by the evil Jaffar, King Ahmad joins forces with a thief named Abu to reclaim his throne, the city, and the Princess he loves.
published: 07 Nov 2019
The Thief Of Bagdad 1940
published: 10 Aug 2022
The Thief of Bagdad (1924)
When The Thief of Bagdad (Douglas Fairbanks) sneaks into a royal palace, he discovers and instantly falls in love with a beautiful princess (Julanne Johnston). The thief pretends to be a prince, and the princess becomes enamored with him. The thief then reveals his wrongdoing to a Holy Man (Charles Belcher), who sends him to find a magic chest as penance. Overcoming many obstacles to win the chest, the thief then uses its powers to save Baghdad from a foreign invader and rescue his beloved.
published: 12 Feb 2015
The Thief of Baghdad (1978)
The Arabian Nights tale of a thief (Roddy McDowall), a prince (Kabir Bedi) and a caliph's (Peter Ustinov) daughter includes a genie and a magic carpet.
published: 23 Apr 2020
The Thief of Bagdad (Walsh, 1924) — High Quality 1080p
This is a fully high definition copy of Raoul Walsh's fantasy film, starring Douglas Fairbanks. I do not own the rights to the film, nor am I profiting from it. Like all American films from 1924, the picture entered the public domain in 2020.
published: 29 Apr 2020
The Thief Of Bagdad (1940) Sabu and the Genius
published: 26 Dec 2021
"I'm Free!" - The Thief of Bagdad (1940)
Abu (Sabu) frees the djinn (Rex Ingram) in Michael Powell's 1940 film.
published: 07 Nov 2010
The Thief of Bagdad (1940) - Theatrical Trailer
Prince Ahmad is the rightful King of Bagdad but he has been blinded and cast out as a beggar. Now a captive of the wicked Grand Vizier Jaffar he is cast into a dungeon where he meets Abu, the best thief in all Bagdad. Together they escape and set about a series of adventures that involve a Djinni in a bottle, a mechanical flying horse, an all-seeing magic jewel, a flying carpet and a beautiful princess. Starring Conrad Veigt, Sabu and June Duprez. Directed by Michael Powell. Produced by Alexander Korda.
* A dazzling delight from the UK that is filled with gorgeous color and fantastic special effects.
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After being tricked and cast out of Bagdad by the evil Jaffar, King Ahmad joins forces with a thief named Abu to reclaim his throne, the city, and the Princess ...
After being tricked and cast out of Bagdad by the evil Jaffar, King Ahmad joins forces with a thief named Abu to reclaim his throne, the city, and the Princess he loves.
After being tricked and cast out of Bagdad by the evil Jaffar, King Ahmad joins forces with a thief named Abu to reclaim his throne, the city, and the Princess he loves.
When The Thief of Bagdad (Douglas Fairbanks) sneaks into a royal palace, he discovers and instantly falls in love with a beautiful princess (Julanne Johnston). ...
When The Thief of Bagdad (Douglas Fairbanks) sneaks into a royal palace, he discovers and instantly falls in love with a beautiful princess (Julanne Johnston). The thief pretends to be a prince, and the princess becomes enamored with him. The thief then reveals his wrongdoing to a Holy Man (Charles Belcher), who sends him to find a magic chest as penance. Overcoming many obstacles to win the chest, the thief then uses its powers to save Baghdad from a foreign invader and rescue his beloved.
When The Thief of Bagdad (Douglas Fairbanks) sneaks into a royal palace, he discovers and instantly falls in love with a beautiful princess (Julanne Johnston). The thief pretends to be a prince, and the princess becomes enamored with him. The thief then reveals his wrongdoing to a Holy Man (Charles Belcher), who sends him to find a magic chest as penance. Overcoming many obstacles to win the chest, the thief then uses its powers to save Baghdad from a foreign invader and rescue his beloved.
The Arabian Nights tale of a thief (Roddy McDowall), a prince (Kabir Bedi) and a caliph's (Peter Ustinov) daughter includes a genie and a magic carpet.
The Arabian Nights tale of a thief (Roddy McDowall), a prince (Kabir Bedi) and a caliph's (Peter Ustinov) daughter includes a genie and a magic carpet.
The Arabian Nights tale of a thief (Roddy McDowall), a prince (Kabir Bedi) and a caliph's (Peter Ustinov) daughter includes a genie and a magic carpet.
This is a fully high definition copy of Raoul Walsh's fantasy film, starring Douglas Fairbanks. I do not own the rights to the film, nor am I profiting from it....
This is a fully high definition copy of Raoul Walsh's fantasy film, starring Douglas Fairbanks. I do not own the rights to the film, nor am I profiting from it. Like all American films from 1924, the picture entered the public domain in 2020.
This is a fully high definition copy of Raoul Walsh's fantasy film, starring Douglas Fairbanks. I do not own the rights to the film, nor am I profiting from it. Like all American films from 1924, the picture entered the public domain in 2020.
Prince Ahmad is the rightful King of Bagdad but he has been blinded and cast out as a beggar. Now a captive of the wicked Grand Vizier Jaffar he is cast into a ...
Prince Ahmad is the rightful King of Bagdad but he has been blinded and cast out as a beggar. Now a captive of the wicked Grand Vizier Jaffar he is cast into a dungeon where he meets Abu, the best thief in all Bagdad. Together they escape and set about a series of adventures that involve a Djinni in a bottle, a mechanical flying horse, an all-seeing magic jewel, a flying carpet and a beautiful princess. Starring Conrad Veigt, Sabu and June Duprez. Directed by Michael Powell. Produced by Alexander Korda.
* A dazzling delight from the UK that is filled with gorgeous color and fantastic special effects.
Copyright - The Criterion Collection
Buy the Criterion Collection DVD here:
http://www.amazon.com/Thief-Bagdad-Criterion-Collection/dp/B00152VXUS/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1315765397&sr=1-1
Prince Ahmad is the rightful King of Bagdad but he has been blinded and cast out as a beggar. Now a captive of the wicked Grand Vizier Jaffar he is cast into a dungeon where he meets Abu, the best thief in all Bagdad. Together they escape and set about a series of adventures that involve a Djinni in a bottle, a mechanical flying horse, an all-seeing magic jewel, a flying carpet and a beautiful princess. Starring Conrad Veigt, Sabu and June Duprez. Directed by Michael Powell. Produced by Alexander Korda.
* A dazzling delight from the UK that is filled with gorgeous color and fantastic special effects.
Copyright - The Criterion Collection
Buy the Criterion Collection DVD here:
http://www.amazon.com/Thief-Bagdad-Criterion-Collection/dp/B00152VXUS/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1315765397&sr=1-1
After being tricked and cast out of Bagdad by the evil Jaffar, King Ahmad joins forces with a thief named Abu to reclaim his throne, the city, and the Princess he loves.
When The Thief of Bagdad (Douglas Fairbanks) sneaks into a royal palace, he discovers and instantly falls in love with a beautiful princess (Julanne Johnston). The thief pretends to be a prince, and the princess becomes enamored with him. The thief then reveals his wrongdoing to a Holy Man (Charles Belcher), who sends him to find a magic chest as penance. Overcoming many obstacles to win the chest, the thief then uses its powers to save Baghdad from a foreign invader and rescue his beloved.
The Arabian Nights tale of a thief (Roddy McDowall), a prince (Kabir Bedi) and a caliph's (Peter Ustinov) daughter includes a genie and a magic carpet.
This is a fully high definition copy of Raoul Walsh's fantasy film, starring Douglas Fairbanks. I do not own the rights to the film, nor am I profiting from it. Like all American films from 1924, the picture entered the public domain in 2020.
Prince Ahmad is the rightful King of Bagdad but he has been blinded and cast out as a beggar. Now a captive of the wicked Grand Vizier Jaffar he is cast into a dungeon where he meets Abu, the best thief in all Bagdad. Together they escape and set about a series of adventures that involve a Djinni in a bottle, a mechanical flying horse, an all-seeing magic jewel, a flying carpet and a beautiful princess. Starring Conrad Veigt, Sabu and June Duprez. Directed by Michael Powell. Produced by Alexander Korda.
* A dazzling delight from the UK that is filled with gorgeous color and fantastic special effects.
Copyright - The Criterion Collection
Buy the Criterion Collection DVD here:
http://www.amazon.com/Thief-Bagdad-Criterion-Collection/dp/B00152VXUS/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1315765397&sr=1-1
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