The Thief of Bagdad facts for kids
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The Thief of Bagdad is a famous silent movie from 1924. It was directed by Raoul Walsh and stars the amazing actor Douglas Fairbanks. The story is based on the classic tales from One Thousand and One Nights.
The movie is about a clever thief who falls in love with the daughter of the Caliph, the ruler of Baghdad. Douglas Fairbanks was very athletic, and this movie showed off his amazing gymnastics skills. He loved this movie the most out of all the films he made.
The Thief of Bagdad changed Douglas Fairbanks's career. Before this movie, he was known for comedies. But after playing the thief, he became famous as a "swashbuckler". These are heroes who are good at sword fighting and exciting adventures!
About The Thief of Bagdad
This movie was special because it had many cool special effects. You could see flying carpets, scary monsters, and magical Djinn. The movie also had a huge set that looked just like ancient Arabia.
The movie was so popular that it was remade two times. One remake was in 1940 with Sabu, and another was in 1961 with Steve Reeves. The original 1924 version starring Douglas Fairbanks was chosen for the United States National Film Registry in 1996. This means it's considered an important movie that should be kept safe for future generations.
External Links
- The Thief of Bagdad at Rotten Tomatoes
See also
In Spanish: El ladrón de Bagdad para niños
