Ali Baba Goes to Town
“YOU'LL GO BANJO-EYED WITH JOY!”
Synopsis
While visiting Hollywood a starstruck movie fan (Eddie Cantor) fantasizes about himself cast in an Arabian adventure. Director David Butler's comedy--with many songs--also features Tony Martin, Roland Young, Gypsy Rose Lee (billed as Rose Hovick), John Carradine, June Lang, Virginia Field, Charles Lane, The Peters Sisters and many big-name guest stars playing themselves.
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Ali Baba Goes to Town (1937) Original Trailer Starring Eddie Cantor
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-10
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Eddie Cantor
Aloysius Babson/Ali Baba/Eddie Cantor
Tony Martin
Yusuf/Tony Martin
Roland Young
Sultan
June Lang
Princess Miriam/June Lang
Gypsy Rose Lee
Sultana/Louise Hovick (billed as Louise Hovick)
John Carradine
Ishak
Virginia Field
Dinah/Dina
Jeni Le Gon
Specialty Dancer
Douglass Dumbrille
Prince Musah
Alan Dinehart
Boland
Maurice Cass
Omar
Warren Hymer
Tramp
Stanley Fields
Tramp
Paul Hurst
Captain
Charles Lane
Doctor
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Chief Councilor
Peters Sisters
Themselves
Phyllis Brooks
Herself
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 29, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Tugend, Jack Yellen
- Original Title
- Ali Baba Goes to Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
Harry Tugend, Jack Yellen, Gene Towne, C. Graham Baker, Gene Fowler
Department Leadership Roster
David Butler
Director
Harry Tugend
Screenplay
Jack Yellen
Screenplay
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Ali Baba Goes to Town about?
While visiting Hollywood a starstruck movie fan (Eddie Cantor) fantasizes about himself cast in an Arabian adventure. Director David Butler's comedy--with many songs--also features Tony Martin, Roland Young, Gypsy Rose Lee (billed as Rose Hovick), John Carradine, June Lang, Virginia Field, Charles Lane, The Peters Sisters and many big-name guest stars playing themselves.
Who directed Ali Baba Goes to Town?
Ali Baba Goes to Town was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in Ali Baba Goes to Town?
The principal cast of Ali Baba Goes to Town includes Eddie Cantor, Tony Martin, Roland Young, June Lang, Gypsy Rose Lee.
When was Ali Baba Goes to Town released and how long is it?
Ali Baba Goes to Town was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ali Baba Goes to Town?
Ali Baba Goes to Town holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).