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Alibaba (1937)

Movie ★ 10.0 115 min

Based on the 'Arabian Nights', this film tells of the Baghdadi woodcutter Alibaba (M. Bose) and his magic 'Open Sesame' formula; of the hero's jealous brother Kasim and the slave girl Marjina (S. Bose). The film adapts the 1897 play, giving it a Hollywood-derived exotic flavour. An improvised 'modern' dance is inserted. The slow, mannered acting with the frontally framed tableau shots are enlivened by the dance scenes, especially the Marjina-Abdallah sequence.

Modhu Bose Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 13, 1937
Runtime
115 min
IMDb
tt0156275
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Cast

Modhu Bose Modhu Bose Abdullah Sadhona Bose Marjina Indira Roy Sakina Bibhuti Ganguly Alibaba Preeti Majumdar Baba Mustafa Suprova Mukerjee Suprova Mukerjee Fatima

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Frequently asked questions

What is Alibaba about?
Based on the 'Arabian Nights', this film tells of the Baghdadi woodcutter Alibaba (M. Bose) and his magic 'Open Sesame' formula; of the hero's jealous brother Kasim and the slave girl Marjina (S. Bose). The film adapts the 1897 play, giving it a Hollywood-derived exotic flavour. An improvised 'modern' dance is inserted. The slow, mannered acting with the frontally framed tableau shots are enlivened by the dance scenes, especially the Marjina-Abdallah sequence.
Who directed Alibaba?
Alibaba was directed by Modhu Bose.
Who stars in Alibaba?
Alibaba stars Modhu Bose, Sadhona Bose, Indira Roy, Bibhuti Ganguly.
When was Alibaba released?
Alibaba is a 1937 film.
Where can I watch Alibaba?
You can watch Alibaba with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.