A Thousand and One Nights
“THE TECHNICOLOR STORY OF ALADDIN and his wonderful VAMP!”
Synopsis
On the run after being found sweet-talking the Sultan's daughter, Aladdin comes upon a lamp which, when rubbed, summons up Babs the genie. He uses it to return as a visiting prince asking for the princess's hand. Unfortunately for him, the sultan's wicked twin brother has secretly usurped the throne, someone else is after the lamp for his own ends, and Babs has taken a shine to Aladdin herself and is bent on wrecking his endeavours.
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Evelyn Keyes
Babs The Genie
Phil Silvers
Abdullah
Adele Jergens
Princess Armina
Cornel Wilde
Aladdin
Dusty Anderson
Novira
Dennis Hoey
Sultan Kamar Al-Kir / Prince Hadji
Philip Van Zandt
Grand Wazir AbuHassan
Gus Schilling
Jafar
Nestor Paiva
Kahim
Rex Ingram
Giant
Richard Hale
Kofir
John Abbott
Ali
Eddie Abdo
Muezzin
Francine Ames
Handmaiden
Dorothy Bailer
Harem Girl
Trevor Bardette
Hasson
Noble Blake
Blackamoor
Dick Botiller
Ramud
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
July 20, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Henley, Richard English, Wilfred H. Petitt
- Original Title
- A Thousand and One Nights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Jack Henley, Richard English, Wilfred H. Petitt
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Jack Henley
Screenplay
Richard English
Screenplay
Wilfred H. Petitt
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Thousand and One Nights
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What is A Thousand and One Nights about?
On the run after being found sweet-talking the Sultan's daughter, Aladdin comes upon a lamp which, when rubbed, summons up Babs the genie. He uses it to return as a visiting prince asking for the princess's hand. Unfortunately for him, the sultan's wicked twin brother has secretly usurped the throne, someone else is after the lamp for his own ends, and Babs has taken a shine to Aladdin herself and is bent on wrecking his endeavours.
Who directed A Thousand and One Nights?
A Thousand and One Nights was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in A Thousand and One Nights?
The principal cast of A Thousand and One Nights includes Evelyn Keyes, Phil Silvers, Adele Jergens, Cornel Wilde, Dusty Anderson.
When was A Thousand and One Nights released and how long is it?
A Thousand and One Nights was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Thousand and One Nights?
A Thousand and One Nights holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).