Arabian Nights

"Dashing Thieves of Baghdad...riding out of the magic and splendor of Arabian Nights"

Jan 8 1943 Approved 1h 26m
Action, Adventure, Comedy

Two half brothers battle each other for the power of the throne and the love of sensual, gorgeous dancing girl Scheherazade.

Plot

Dancer Scheherazade was told by the stars that she will become wife of the caliph in Bagdad. She tells Kamar, brother of caliph Haroun. He planned a coup d'etat, which failed at first, but supported by the wazir he finally succeeds. Haroun is injured and gets help from Ahmad's actor troupe, where he is nursed by Scheherazade, who doesn't recognize him. When she hears that Kamar is looking for her she goes to him, but is sold with the complete troupe of actors to slavery. They're able to escape, but Haroun is still in danger. To save him, Scheherazade agrees to poison Kamar, but Haroun tries to establish his rulership first.

Written by

Michael Hogan, True Boardman

Directed by

John Rawlins

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Walter Wanger Productions, Universal Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 4 nominations total

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1,744
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
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