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AFI's #9 Fantasy Movie

The Thief of Bagdad

Release Date: January 1, 1924

Three brave hearts, adventuring in a wonder world!

Until he encounters the Princess, the Thief of Bagdad flouts religious teachings. Pretending to be a prince, he wins her love. After suffering humility and confessing the truth to the Holy Man, he is sent on a quest for a magic chest to earn his happiness. Overcoming tremendous obstacles, he wins the reward and rescues Bagdad and the Princess from the Mongols.

  • 2HR 35MIN ' NR
  • Fantasy

Cast & Crew

  • Douglas Fairbanks

    Douglas FairbanksThe Thief of Bagdad

  • Snitz Edwards

    Snitz EdwardsHis Evil Associate

  • Julanne Johnston

    Julanne JohnstonThe Princess

  • June Duprez

    Anna May WongThe Mongol Slave

  • Raoul Walsh

    Raoul WalshDirector

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