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The Thief of Bagdad

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1924 | 149 min | Romance, Adventure, Fantasy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved The Thief of Bagdad, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 29 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1924: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A nameless thief falls in love with the Caliph of Bagdad's daughter. The Caliph will give her hand to the suitor that returns with the rarest treasure after seven moons. The thief sets off on a magical journey while, unbeknownst to him, another suitor, the Prince of the Mongols, is not playing by the rules.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 39K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Raoul Walsh

  • Douglas FairbanksThe Thief of Bagdad
  • Snitz EdwardsHis Evil Associate
  • Charles BelcherThe Holy Man
  • Julanne JohnstonThe Princess
  • Sôjin KamiyamaThe Mongol Prince
  • Anna May WongThe Mongol Slave
  • Brandon HurstThe Caliph
  • Tote Du CrowThe Soothsayer
  • Noble JohnsonThe Indian Prince
  • Sam BakerSworder (uncredited)