In 1924, at the height of his popularity, Douglas Fairbanks released THE THIEF OF BAGDAD, "an Arabian Nights Fantasy" (with a Christian slant) that was and still is one of the most lavishly beautiful films ever made.
In the streets of "Bagdad" roams a high-spirited thief (Douglas Fairbanks) who believes in neither work nor Allah. One night, while burglarizing the royal palace, he sees a sleeping princess (Julanne Johnston) and is smitten with her. The next day, the princess entertains four suitors from the far
east, one of whom is the thief in disguise. When she chooses him for her husband, he is humbled by her love and confesses his imposture. After he is flogg...
Released:
1924
Rated:
NR
Length:
148 mins