The Caliph Stork
Synopsis
Wishing to take power for himself, a magician tricks his nephew, The Caliph of Baghdad, into sniffing a powder which turns him into a stork.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lotte Reiniger, Vivian Milroy
- Original Title
- The Caliph Stork
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Primrose Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lotte Reiniger, Vivian Milroy
Department Leadership Roster
Lotte Reiniger
Director
Vivian Milroy
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Caliph Stork
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What is The Caliph Stork about?
Wishing to take power for himself, a magician tricks his nephew, The Caliph of Baghdad, into sniffing a powder which turns him into a stork.
Who directed The Caliph Stork?
The Caliph Stork was directed by Lotte Reiniger, Vivian Milroy.
Who stars in The Caliph Stork?
The principal cast of The Caliph Stork includes Not specified.
When was The Caliph Stork released and how long is it?
The Caliph Stork was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 10m.