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Arabian Nights

Arabian Nights

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

19426.01h 26m

Overview

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

Directed by John Rawlins
Written by Michael Hogan
Produced by Walter Wanger
Box OfficeBudget: $905KRevenue: $3.5M

Top Cast

Jon Hall

Jon Hall

Haroun-Al-Raschid

Maria Montez

Maria Montez

Sherazade

Sabu

Sabu

Ali Ben Ali

Leif Erickson

Leif Erickson

Kamar (as Leif Erikson)

Billy Gilbert

Billy Gilbert

Ahmad

Edgar Barrier

Edgar Barrier

Nadan

Richard Lane

Richard Lane

Corporal

Turhan Bey

Turhan Bey

Captain of the Guard

John Qualen

John Qualen

Aladdin

Shemp Howard

Shemp Howard

Sinbad

Themes & Keywords

dancerescapepoisonslaverybagdadarabian nights

About Arabian Nights

Arabian Nights is a action, adventure film released in 1942 exploring themes of dancer, escape, poison, slavery, bagdad, arabian nights. Directed by John Rawlins, it stars Jon Hall, Maria Montez, Sabu. Two half brothers battle each other for the power of the throne and the love of sensual, gorgeous dancing girl Scheherazade.

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