The Thief of Bagdad

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The Thief of Bagdad

1924,

2h 35m,

Fantasy/

Adventure

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97%

68 Reviews

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83%

1,000+ Ratings

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83%

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1,000+ Ratings

A thief sneaks into a royal palace, where he sees and falls instantly in love with a beautiful princess. Pretending to be a prince, the thief woos the princess, who becomes enamored with him, but when guilt eats at him, the thief confesses to a holy man, who commands him to find a magic chest as penance. As he battles many obstacles to win the chest, the thief uses its powers to save Baghdad from a foreign invader and rescue his beloved.

Critics Consensus

It requires some viewing commitment, but this beautifully assembled showcase for Douglas Fairbanks' acting offers some splendid treats for classic film fans.

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Edwin Schallert

Los Angeles Times

Oct 22, 2022

Never its like has been seen before; never its like will be viewed again for many a day. It is the first and the last, the magical height and the iridescent depth of fantasy.

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Jack Pulaski

Variety

Oct 22, 2022

Fairbanks as the thief gives a corking performance... Anna May Wong... proved herself to be a fine actress.

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Desmond MacCarthy

New Statesman

Oct 21, 2022

This is the kind of thing that the cinema, and only the cinema, can do.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Sep 16, 2024

7/10

It’s difficult to dismiss the influence this picture had on subsequent fantasy and adventure yarns, not just due to Fairbanks’ popularity, but also with the epic nature of the project’s construction.

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George Blaisdell

Exhibitor's Trade Review

Mar 16, 2023

As a spectacle The Thief of Bagdad is magnificently and thrillingly impressive. Almost it may be said it is pure magic.

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Star Staff

Washington Star

Oct 26, 2022

Two hours of superb diversion.

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Han W

Jan 15, 2018

1001 movies to see before you die.

George W

Mar 18, 2017

finally saw on pbs tv 3-2017. Amazing for 1924, yr Dad was born. And the music (Sheherazad?) added a lot to it. The reviewers praises below sum up my response. They built some great sets for this. Great.

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Raoul Walsh

Director

Douglas Fairbanks

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Charles Belcher

The Holy Man

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The Princess

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Synopsis

A thief sneaks into a royal palace, where he sees and falls instantly in love with a beautiful princess. Pretending to be a prince, the thief woos the princess, who becomes enamored with him, but when guilt eats at him, the thief confesses to a holy man, who commands him to find a magic chest as penance. As he battles many obstacles to win the chest, the thief uses its powers to save Baghdad from a foreign invader and rescue his beloved.

Director: Raoul Walsh
Producer: Douglas Fairbanks
Screenwriter: Douglas Fairbanks, Lotta Woods
Distributor: United Artists
Production Co: Douglas Fairbanks Pictures
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 23, 1924, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 4, 2012
Runtime: 2h 35m
Aspect Ratio: Academy (1.33:1)

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