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Dwarfing anything ever seen...a mountainous Genie piercing the clouds...flying horses winging over Jewelled cities...a magic carpet that spans the world like the swiftest bird. We take a look at the classic The Thief of Bagdad (1940)  

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Summary: In Bagdad, the young and naive Sultan Ahmad is curious about the behavior of his people. The Grand Vizier Jaffar convinces Ahmad to walk through the city disguised as a subject to know his people. Then he seizes the power telling to the inhabitants that Ahmad has died while he sends his army to arrest the Sultan that is thrown into the dungeons and sentenced to death. Ahmad befriends the young thief Abu that helps him to escape from the prison. They flee to Basra and plan to travel abroad with Sinbad. However Ahmad stumbles upon the beautiful princess and they fall in love with each other. But the evil Jaffar has also traveled to Basra to propose to marry the princess. When they see each other, Jaffar uses magic to blind Ahmad and turn Abu into a dog. Is their love doomed?  

Written and presented by Robin Bailes @robinbailes  

Directed and Edited by Graham Trelfer 

 Lockdown Review S1E97

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Streaming Review: The Thief of Bagdad

Dwarfing anything ever seen...a mountainous Genie piercing the clouds...flying horses winging over Jewelled cities...a magic carpet that spans the world like the swiftest bird. We take a look at the classic The Thief of Bagdad (1940) Streaming on: https://youtu.be/8upoPFafJqQ Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wHBj1o Buy Robin's books: https://amzn.to/3kmGMD3 Facebook: http://on.fb.me/RvhRdc Twitter: https://twitter.com/DarkCorners3 @DarkCorners3 Summary: In Bagdad, the young and naive Sultan Ahmad is curious about the behavior of his people. The Grand Vizier Jaffar convinces Ahmad to walk through the city disguised as a subject to know his people. Then he seizes the power telling to the inhabitants that Ahmad has died while he sends his army to arrest the Sultan that is thrown into the dungeons and sentenced to death. Ahmad befriends the young thief Abu that helps him to escape from the prison. They flee to Basra and plan to travel abroad with Sinbad. However Ahmad stumbles upon the beautiful princess and they fall in love with each other. But the evil Jaffar has also traveled to Basra to propose to marry the princess. When they see each other, Jaffar uses magic to blind Ahmad and turn Abu into a dog. Is their love doomed? This video contains affiliate links. If you click on one of them, I'll receive a commission. A special thanks to our Dark Cultist Patreon supporters. SHADOWS: Kardboard Kenny, Gerald Cuesta, Logistical Nightmare,John S. Savage, Al Champagne, Dragonfyree, Jamie Manley, Mo, Robert Hedges, E. P. Haury, Mark Osborn, Travis Stephenson, Madmax, Ossie Nelson, Mark Welsh, Michael Clark, Ida Umphers, Lightning Round, Ian Lewis, Cecelie , James Herington, John Hepp,Jonathan Harrison, Darren Le Noble, Melanie Atherton Allen, Gappasaurus, Joe Porter, Scott Nesmith, Lisa Kuta, Chantelle Corey,Normand Richardson, Richard Sadler, Thom MacIntyre, John L.,Joe Niedbala, Joseph Hines, Stephen Crane, CineShadow Moonlight,Christopher Eckart, Anthony Strocks, Dave Church, Chris Hewson,Jasmine Shafer, Allan Liska, goddessoftransitory , rachemus, Sikander,Chris Weakley, steve scibelli, Connor Brennan, Raven House Mystery, Michael and Heather Bailes, Colleen Crouch, Christie Bryden, Joseph Dougherty, Hidden Trail VideoACOLYTES: ERIC TYRONE GRAVES, Gareth Dowson, Sabbac, Brian T.,Kristiyan Butev, DENNIS L WORNICA, Boat Captain, Rhea Fleming, Damon Linkous, David Gattis, Mark, SIMON J HEDGE, Heather L., Lee Goodwin, Larry Cloud, Steve White, Rick Winters, Lloyd, Arbie A,Roger Edwards, Carl Wilson, James J Kelly, David work, Joost, Pete,The Craven Fop, Jenny Swindells, Ivo , Jon , Brett Hopkins, John Wick,James Van Sickle, Tim Edwards, Chris Max Hauge, Spooky Robot, C ,Robert ALAN Bryan, Chris McGarel, Robert Clifford, Scott Underwood, Adam Clark, Larry Willoughby, Mark Curtis, KwaidanFan, David Nevarrez,Daniel Adams, Sarah, William , Miss Angela Hale, Thread Bomb, Fritz Rutz,Dr Strange Blood, Andrew Adams, Barbara Mosley, Mark Maillet, Kenneth Carlson, Ron Klym, James Vance, Joe Goes Over, Tom Lanckman, Nancy A. Collins, Gary Mercer, Ann Knight, Janna Nicole, Clarence Pitre, Chris Fischer, D R Wellington, Ken Smiley, Matt P, Milton Knight, Picatea,Michael Schmidt, Michael Dean Jackson, Gemma Crowley, Brian Kidd,Andrew Weber, Jim Rockford, Kyle Olson, Ch'aska Huayhuaca, Tim Smith,Johnathan Henning, Nils Muninsheim, David Pellot, Albertus Magnus, Janne Wass, Robert Freeborn, David Conner, Ford, Peter Grantham, Tony Belmonte, Alex B, Mark Buckley, Uwe Marquardt, Russ Chandler, Simon Ash, Lavaughn Towell, Dave Smith, Dark_Roast, 0 Amber Wesley, Written and presented by Robin Bailes @robinbailes Directed and Edited by Graham Trelfer Lockdown Review S1E97

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Anonymous

I remember watching this when I was young, it used to get lumped in a bit with the Harryhausen films. But it is something that works.

Anonymous

Definitely the Harryhausen films like Jason and the Argonauts. Somehow films like these capture that specific blend of otherworldly shock and "well, I've heard of these fantastic creatures all my life and here they are!" reality that make the whole thing sing.

Anonymous

I always think that Harryhausen makes the art from books come alive.