Chu Chin Chow
“See Ali Baba and His Forthy Thieves Plunder for Gold and Women!”
Synopsis
Musical retelling of the "Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves" Arabian Nights tale.
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Anna May Wong
Zahrat
George Robey
Ali Baba
Fritz Kortner
Abu Hasan
John Garrick
Nur-al-din Baba
Pearl Argyle
Marjanah, servant girl
Malcolm 'Mr. Jetsam' McEachern
Abdullah, Kassim's major-domo
Dennis Hoey
Rakham, chief henchman
Sydney Fairbrother
Mahbubah Baba, Ali's wife
Laurence Hanray
Kasim Baba
Frank Cochrane
Mustafa
Thelma Tuson
Alcolom Baba, Kassim's wife
Francis L. Sullivan
The Caliph
Gibb McLaughlin
The Caliph's Vizier
Kiyoshi Takase
Entertainer at Feast
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Forde
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Gilliat, Edward Knoblock, L. du Garde Peach
- Original Title
- Chu Chin Chow
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Forde
Sidney Gilliat, Edward Knoblock, L. du Garde Peach, Oscar Asche
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Forde
Director
Sidney Gilliat
Screenplay
Edward Knoblock
Screenplay
L. du Garde Peach
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chu Chin Chow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chu Chin Chow about?
Musical retelling of the "Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves" Arabian Nights tale.
Who directed Chu Chin Chow?
Chu Chin Chow was directed by Walter Forde.
Who stars in Chu Chin Chow?
The principal cast of Chu Chin Chow includes Anna May Wong, George Robey, Fritz Kortner, John Garrick, Pearl Argyle.
When was Chu Chin Chow released and how long is it?
Chu Chin Chow was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chu Chin Chow?
Chu Chin Chow holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).