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Aladdin

Aladdin

19581h 30mNR

Overview

Cole Porter's version of the story of Aladdin--his only musical written especially for television.

Directed by Ralph Nelson
Written by Cole Porter, S.J. Perelman
Produced by Richard Lewine
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Top Cast

Sal Mineo

Sal Mineo

Aladdin

Anna Maria Alberghetti

Anna Maria Alberghetti

Princess Ming Chou

Cyril Ritchard

Cyril Ritchard

Sui-Generis, the Sorcerer

Dennis King

Dennis King

Astrologer

Basil Rathbone

Basil Rathbone

Emperor

Howard Morris

Howard Morris

Wu Fang

Una Merkel

Una Merkel

Aladdin's Mother

George Hall

George Hall

Chamberlain

Geoffrey Holder

Geoffrey Holder

Genie

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Alec Clarke

Prime Minister

Themes & Keywords

fairy talemusicalorientgeniearabian nightsmagic lamp

About Aladdin

Aladdin is a comedy, drama, adventure, romance, tv movie film released in 1958 exploring themes of fairy tale, musical, orient, genie, arabian nights, magic lamp. Directed by Ralph Nelson, it stars Sal Mineo, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Cyril Ritchard. Cole Porter's version of the story of Aladdin--his only musical written especially for television.

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