Directed by:
Alfred E. GreenScreenplay:
Richard EnglishCinematography:
Ray RennahanComposer:
Marlin SkilesCast:
Evelyn Keyes, Phil Silvers, Adele Jergens, Cornel Wilde, Dusty Anderson, Dennis Hoey, Nestor Paiva, Rex Ingram, Richard Hale, John Abbott, Shelley Winters (more)VOD (1)
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A clever, self-parodic version of the Aladdin tales has Wilde trying to win the heart of princess Jergens. Nothing goes right for him until he discovers the magic lamp that houses genie Keyes. She, in turn, falls for her new master and successfully thwarts his would-be royal romance. There are some wonderful comic moments provided by the cast and a script that contains some unusual twists. Ingram reprises his genie role from THE THIEF OF BAGDAD. Silvers has some wonderful comic turns, pre-dating his "Sergeant Bilko" television series. The lively direction presents this film with tongue firmly in cheek. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Evelyn Keyes
USA
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Phil Silvers
USA
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Adele Jergens
USA
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Cornel Wilde
Austria-Hungary
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Dusty Anderson
USA
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Dennis Hoey
UK
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Nestor Paiva
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Rex Ingram
USA
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Richard Hale
USA
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John Abbott
UK
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Shelley Winters
USA
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Jeff Donnell
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Janis Carter
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Tommy Cook
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Ethan Laidlaw
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Trevor Bardette
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Nina Foch
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Harry Semels
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Carole Mathews
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Cy Kendall
USA
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