The Magic Horse
Synopsis
Lotte Reiniger returns to the character of Prince Achmed for this “Arabian Nights”–inspired fantasy in which our hero takes off on a flying horse.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lotte Reiniger
- Original Title
- The Magic Horse
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Primrose Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lotte Reiniger
Department Leadership Roster
Lotte Reiniger
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Magic Horse.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magic Horse
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What is The Magic Horse about?
Lotte Reiniger returns to the character of Prince Achmed for this “Arabian Nights”–inspired fantasy in which our hero takes off on a flying horse.
Who directed The Magic Horse?
The Magic Horse was directed by Lotte Reiniger.
Who stars in The Magic Horse?
The principal cast of The Magic Horse includes Not specified.
When was The Magic Horse released and how long is it?
The Magic Horse was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 10m.