Douglas Fairbanks plays the part of the Thief of Bagdad. He tries to win the heart of his true love, the Caliph’s daughter, by competing with various Princes to find rare treasure. He climbs clouds, battles sea-creatures and killer plants, defeats the Mongols with an army of dust, rides a winged horse and finally becomes victorious. This silent classic is a much loved children’s film.
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ACMI Identifier
302418
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Sound/audio
Silent
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)