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The Thief of Bagdad (1924)

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Reviews Counted:13

Fresh:13

Rotten:0

Average Rating:8.1/10

Runtime: 3 hrs 10 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: In this silent classic, Douglas Fairbanks is superb as a mischievous thief who, with the help of a genie's magic, tries to outwit the evil ruler of Bagdad. A wondrous, fantastic adventure, THE... In this silent classic, Douglas Fairbanks is superb as a mischievous thief who, with the help of a genie's magic, tries to outwit the evil ruler of Bagdad. A wondrous, fantastic adventure, THE THIEF OF BAGDAD showcases the talents of Fairbanks--the first and greatest of film swashbucklers. With the help of a magic rope and a magic carpet, the hero woos a beautiful princess and faces many mortal dangers, including fierce dragons, blazing fires, and swelling waters, in his quest to prove himself worthy of her love. [More]

Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Anna May Wong, Julianne Johnston, Snitz Edwards

Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Anna May Wong, Julianne Johnston, Snitz Edwards, Charles Belcher, Etta Lee, Brandon Hurst

Director: Raoul Walsh

Director: Raoul Walsh
Composer: Carl Davis

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Apr 8, 1998

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  • Carefree Ahmed the Thief must endure various fantastic adventures to woo the beautiful Princess away from the villianous Mongol Prince. Features score from original cue sheets by organist Gaylord Carter.
  • Source: Image Entertainment, Inc.
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    Visually spectacular mix of adventure movie and fantasy.

    Full Review Source: Classic Film and Television | comment Comment
    07/17/09
    Michael E. Grost
    Michael E. Grost
    Classic Film and Television

    A visual extravaganza.

    Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | comment Comment
    01/12/09
    Dennis Schwartz
    Dennis Schwartz
    Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    The immense space -- both vertical and horizontal -- in this film finally seemed enough to contain Fairbanks' sheer gusto.

    Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
    06/20/08
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Combustible Celluloid

    The film has a joyful sort of grandeur that's basically dead in the modern cinema.

    Full Review Source: Antagony & Ecstasy | comment Comment
    12/09/07
    Tim Brayton
    Tim Brayton
    Antagony & Ecstasy

    Walsh's dynamism is evident in every frame of this deftly Americanized fantasy, beautifully designed by William Cameron Menzies.

    Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
    10/16/07
    Dave Kehr
    Dave Kehr
    Chicago Reader
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    Korda's version of 1940 has the quirks and the luscious colour, but this one has the electric energy.

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    06/24/06
    Geoff Andrew
    Geoff Andrew
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    No review available.

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    07/07/05
    Emanuel Levy
    Emanuel Levy
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    Unprecedented special effects and sets… perhaps the first great achievement of cinematic epic mythopoeia, and the forerunner to the likes of The Lord of the Rings.

    Full Review Source: Decent Films Guide | comment Comment
    10/27/04
    Steven D. Greydanus
    Steven D. Greydanus
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    No review available.

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    10/21/04
    Mark R. Leeper
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    No review available.

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    11/07/03
    Carol Cling
    Carol Cling
    Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Full of astounding effects way ahead of their time, this first screen version of the famous Arabian Nights fable is wonderfully extravagant.

    Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
    05/24/03
    Channel 4 Film

    Fairbanks's splendid flourishes infect the whole cast.

    Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
    02/04/03
    TV Guide's Movie Guide

    Not up to the 1940 version , but a treat

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    08/22/02
    Ken Hanke
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