1001 Arabian Nights
“1001 wonderful sounds and sights”
Synopsis
In this animated retelling of the classic tale, Abdul Aziz Magoo -- an ancestor of Mr. Magoo -- is the lamp-selling uncle of Aladdin. Tired of his nephew's laziness, Abdul insists that Aladdin find a wife. To his uncle's surprise, Aladdin falls in love with the beautiful Princess Yasminda. Before he can make his move, however, Aladdin is whisked away by the evil Wazir on a quest to find a magic lamp that will grant its owner unlimited power in the form of three magic wishes.
Top Cast
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Jim Backus
Uncle Abdul Azziz Magoo (voice)
Kathryn Grant
Princess Yasminda (voice)
Dwayne Hickman
Aladdin (voice)
Hans Conried
The Wicked Wazir (voice)
Herschel Bernardi
The Jinni of the Lamp (voice)
Alan Reed
The Sultan (voice)
Daws Butler
Omar the Rugmaker / The Royal Accountant / Heralds (voice)
The Clark Sisters
The Three Little Maids from Damascus (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Kinney
- Screenplay & Story
- Czenzi Ormonde
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- 1001 Arabian Nights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, United Productions of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Kinney
Czenzi Ormonde, Ned Washington, Pete Burness, Ted Allan, Paul Schneider, Leo Salkin, Margaret Schneider, Dick Shaw, Dick Kinney, Lew Keller, Ed Nofziger
George Duning
Earl Bennett, Skip Craig, Joe Siracusa
Stephen Bosustow
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Kinney
Director
Earl Bennett
Editor
Stephen Bosustow
Producer
Skip Craig
Editor
Czenzi Ormonde
Screenplay
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Joe Siracusa
Editor
Robert Dranko
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for 1001 Arabian Nights.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1001 Arabian Nights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 1001 Arabian Nights about?
In this animated retelling of the classic tale, Abdul Aziz Magoo -- an ancestor of Mr. Magoo -- is the lamp-selling uncle of Aladdin. Tired of his nephew's laziness, Abdul insists that Aladdin find a wife. To his uncle's surprise, Aladdin falls in love with the beautiful Princess Yasminda. Before he can make his move, however, Aladdin is whisked away by the evil Wazir on a quest to find a magic lamp that will grant its owner unlimited power in the form of three magic wishes.
Who directed 1001 Arabian Nights?
1001 Arabian Nights was directed by Jack Kinney.
Who stars in 1001 Arabian Nights?
The principal cast of 1001 Arabian Nights includes Jim Backus, Kathryn Grant, Dwayne Hickman, Hans Conried, Herschel Bernardi.
When was 1001 Arabian Nights released and how long is it?
1001 Arabian Nights was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for 1001 Arabian Nights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 1001 Arabian Nights was composed by George Duning.