Arabian Nights (1942) |
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| Director(s) | John Rawlins |
| Producer(s) | Walter Wanger |
| Top Genres | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Exotic Lands, Legends |
Featured Cast of Arabian Nights See More »
Sabu Dastagir
(as Ali Ben Ali)
Jon Hall
(as Haroun)
Maria Montez
(as Scheherazade)
Billy Gilbert
(as Ahmad)
Edgar Barrier
(as Nadan)
Richard Lane
(as Corporal)
Turhan Bey
(as Captain of the Guard)
John Qualen
(as Aladdin)
Arabian Nights Overview:
Arabian Nights (1942) was a Action - Adventure Film directed by John Rawlins and produced by Walter Wanger.
SYNOPSIS
Lavish sets and costumes distinguish this story of two brothers competing for the throne of Turkey and the hand of the fiery dancing girl Scheherazade. A colorful, escapist Technicolor fantasy and the first pairing of Hall and Montez.
(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).
Academy Awards 1942 --- Ceremony Number 15 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: Jack Otterson, Alexander Golitzen; Interior Decoration: Russell A. Gausman, Ira S. | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | Milton Krasner, William V. Skall, W. Howard Greene | Nominated |
| Best Music - Scoring | Frank Skinner | Nominated |
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Arabian Nights Quotes:
Scheherazade:
I would swear I have seen this man before. But where?
Ali Ben Ali: Maybe in your dreams.
See More Quotes from Arabian NightsAli Ben Ali: Maybe in your dreams.
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Acquanetta's first movie appearance.
This film marks the first use of 3-strip Technicolor by Universal.