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.
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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