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The Thief of Bagdad (1940)

Main title from The Thief of Bagdad (1940) (2). An Arabian fantasy in Technicolor — The Thief of Bagdad (1940) opening credits (2)

The Thief of Bagdad

(1940)

| Film | United Kingdom | Colour | Adventure, Family, Fantasy | 1h 46min |

| Stars: Conrad Veidt, Sabu, June Duprez | Directors: Ludwig Berger, Michael Powell

A boy thief helps a deposed king thwart an evil usurper

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Marvellous blend of magic, action and music, the only film to catch on celluloid the overpowering atmosphere of the Arabian Nights. (Halliwell’s)

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Photograph from The Thief of Bagdad (1940) (2) featuring Rex Ingram and Sabu — The Thief of Bagdad (1940) photograph (2)

Photograph from The Thief of Bagdad (1940) (2) featuring Rex Ingram and Sabu.

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Main title from The Thief of Bagdad (1940) (10).

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Main title from The Thief of Bagdad (1940) (9).

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Main title from The Thief of Bagdad (1940) (8).

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Main title from The Thief of Bagdad (1940) (7).

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Main title from The Thief of Bagdad (1940) (6).

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Main title from The Thief of Bagdad (1940) (5).

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Main title from The Thief of Bagdad (1940) (4).

Main title from The Thief of Bagdad (1940) (3). Sabu, Conrad Veidt, June Duprez, John Justin, Rex Ingram — The Thief of Bagdad (1940) opening credits (3)

Main title from The Thief of Bagdad (1940) (3). Sabu, Conrad Veidt, June Duprez, John Justin, Rex Ingram.

Main title from The Thief of Bagdad (1940) (2). An Arabian fantasy in Technicolor — The Thief of Bagdad (1940) opening credits (2)

Main title from The Thief of Bagdad (1940) (2). An Arabian fantasy in Technicolor.

Main title from The Thief of Bagdad (1940) (1). Alexander Korda presents — The Thief of Bagdad (1940) opening credits (1)

Main title from The Thief of Bagdad (1940) (1). Alexander Korda presents.

Rex Ingram (as Djinn) in a colour photograph from The Thief of Baghdad (1940) (1) — The Thief of Baghdad (1940) photograph (1) | Rex Ingram

Rex Ingram (as Djinn) in a colour photograph from The Thief of Baghdad (1940) (1).

Production

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Ludwig Berger
Director

Michael Powell
Director

Alexander Korda
Producer

Lajos Biró
Writer

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Miles Malleson
Writer (scenario by)

Companies

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Alexander Korda Films
Production company

London Film Productions
Production company

Associated British Film Distributors (A.B.F.D.)
Distribution company

United Artists
Distribution company