The Thief of Bagdad ★★★½ 1940 A wily young thief enlists the aid of a powerful genie to outwit the Grand Vizier of Baghdad. An Arabian Nights spectacular with lush photography, fine special effects, and striking score. Outstanding performance by Ingram as the genie. 106m/C VHS. GB Sabu, Conrad Veidt, June Duprez, Rex Ingram, John Justin, Miles Malleson, Morton Selten, Mary Morris;
Director:
Tim Whelan, Michael Powell, Ludwig Berger, Alexander Korda, Zoltan Korda, William Cameron Menzies;
Writer:
Lajos Biro, Miles Malleson;
Writer:
Georges Perinal;
Cameo:
Miklos Rozsa. Oscars '40: Color Cinematog.
