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Arabian Nights (Universal Cinema Classics) (1942)

Maria Montez , Jon Hall , John Rawlins  |  Unrated |  DVD
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Maria Montez, Jon Hall, Sabu
  • Directors: John Rawlins
  • Format: Color, Dolby, Full Screen, NTSC, Original recording remastered, Restored, Subtitled
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
  • Subtitles: French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: Unrated
  • Studio: Universal Studios
  • DVD Release Date: February 6, 2007
  • Run Time: 87 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000KGGJ18
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,228 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Arabian Nights (Universal Cinema Classics)" on IMDb

Special Features

  • Introduction by TCM host Robert Osborne
  • Theatrical Trailer

Editorial Reviews

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Warning: Technicolor silliness ahead, as Universal's nutty series of turban-and-camel movies comes into view. Arabian Nights was the first of these confections, and after it became a big wartime hit it spawned a series of follow-ups, most of them starring some combination of Maria Montez, Jon Hall, Sabu, and Turhan Bey. The story is nonsense, with Hall as a deposed caliph battling his half-brother (Leif Erickson) while remaining incognito amongst a group of traveling players. Montez plays dancing vixen Scheherazade, and her crazy costumes and limited acting range give ample evidence for her later enshrinement as a camp icon. The film's level of seriousness is aptly demonstrated by the casting of Shemp Howard (of the Three Stooges--like there's another Shemp Howard?) as Sinbad; John Qualen plays Aladdin, and vaudeville pro Billy Gilbert plays the leader of the troupe. Coming off best is Sabu, the young star of The Thief of Baghdad and The Jungle Book, whose innate likability is infectious even in these inane circumstances. Arabian Nights probably isn't the most fun of these movies; check out Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and Robert Siodmak's crazed Cobra Woman, too. They work on two fronts: family-movie fodder and high camp. --Robert Horton

Product Description

1942 Technicolor fantasy-adventure was nominated for 4 Academy Awards. Swashbuckling fun with lots of familiar faces, including Shemp Howard of the Three Stooges, and Sabu.

Customer Reviews

It's funny, has some good action scenes and a light hearted story. Chad Harry  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
I'll recommend this to anyone that likes oldies or classics. Angeluz  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
Exotic locale, beautiful costumes, interesting story. RgHound  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
55 of 56 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Maria Montez , Queen of Technicolor, at last on DVD November 30, 2006
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
At last, Universal is releasing the first Maria Montez & Jon Hall adventure classic in glorious Technicolor. I was surprised to see that this was not part of a Collection of 6 Montez films, but happy to get these 1940s classics any way Universal wants to release them. ARABIAN NIGHTS (1942) is great Saturday-matinee fun, but some of the others are even better: COBRA WOMAN (1944) is by far the best, with Montez playing dual roles. ALI BABA AND THE 40 THIEVES (1944) is also a wonderful action adventure, as are WHITE SAVAGE (1943), SUDAN (1945) & GYPSY WILDCAT (1944). I hope Universal will soon release all of these long-neglected classics. I have been waiting a long time.
If you are looking for exotic, colorful, action adventure in beautiful Technicolor, you are in for a great treat.
note: since this review was written in 2006, both Cobra Woman and
Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves have been released on dvd.
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars ARABIAN NIGHTS (1942) April 25, 2000
Format:VHS Tape|Amazon Verified Purchase
(Action/Adventure, 1 hr 26 min, Technicolor) Universal - U.S.A.

DIRECTOR: John Rawlins

CAST: Edgar Barrier, Leif Erickson, Billy Gilbert, Thomas Gomez, Jon Hall, John Qualen, Sabu, Shemp Howard, Maria Montez (As: Sherezade)

COMMENTS: The legal heir to the throne of the Caliph, played by Jon Hall, is attacked and almost murdered by his evil brother, played by Leif Erickson, who seizes the throne.

A dancing girl (Maria Montez) finds the wounded heir and nurses him back to health. They fall in love, and he sets off on a series of adventures accompanied by a trusted friend (Sabu), an aging Aladdin in search of his mislaid lamp (John Qualen), and a bragging, shiftless Sinbad in his declining years (Shemp Howard).

It's all adolescent adventure but great fun and the production is lavish in all areas, particularly the costumes, sets, and wonderful, lush color which the public was impressed with. The film earned Oscar nominations for Best Cinematography, Best Interior Decoration, Best Sound, and Best Score.

To Maria, it was her first important role, as the beautiful dancer Scherezade, considering that she had to deal with an absurd dialogue. And this was the movie that gave her the nickname of "The Queen of Technicolor".

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4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT ADVENTURE TALE FOR WHOLE FAMILY September 19, 1999
By logan_a
Format:VHS Tape
From the foolish acts of her father, Sheherazade is cast under a spell by evil caliph. But, true love (Shemp) is artfully working to save her. The forty-thieves come to ride. Sabu (from the Jungle Book) helps until he finds a curiosity in an old Genie's lamp. This is the first teaming of Montez, Hall, and Sabu. Thankful the successful trio went on to make more. If some reviewers find this tale trite, perhaps it is because it lacks the gore and step-by-step sex of other flicks. This is for the whole family and to me, a fun tale. Enjoy
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Olod school movie soundtrack was weak
Great movie great storyline needed some music in the background.However I will watch it again. The actors were very believable.
Published 2 months ago by Joshua Armendariz
2.0 out of 5 stars i dont like it.
This is one of the worse dvd i have ever watched...It looks childish but some part can be entertaining.yeah really
Published 3 months ago by Ovuakporaye Onajite
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun
Need reference for an event I was to attend and it was helpful. We got a good laugh out of it as well. Gotta love the oldies!
Published 5 months ago by Cybal F. Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars Joy
Pure escapism! Exotic locale, beautiful costumes, interesting story. If you want to be whisked away you can't go wrong!
Great fun!
Published 15 months ago by RgHound
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie!
This is an excellent movie! My husband and I love it! Everything is clean and there is a very sweet sense of humor here and there. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Goofy
5.0 out of 5 stars Arabian Nights
The movie was in great shape with great color but it wasn't as I remember as a child when I first saw it. Read more
Published 23 months ago by William Franklin
4.0 out of 5 stars A tasty non-filling snack
This film is silly technicolor fun. It is pure escapism, with the weight of a marshmellow. Besides Hall, Montez, and Sabu, a very handsome and engaging trio, there is the added... Read more
Published on February 26, 2011 by John D. Aldridge
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Film
This is definitely an attractive movie from the characters, shading, textures, setting, and story standpoint. Read more
Published on August 15, 2010 by Agrippa
3.0 out of 5 stars Sabu, gloriously rich Technicolor are the main draws in uneven mix of...
Arabian/Oriental adventure was one of the rages in Hollywood of the war years, made all the more attractive by the huge commercial and artistic success of the Alexander Korda... Read more
Published on December 5, 2009 by Muzzlehatch
3.0 out of 5 stars Arabian Nights
I hope this DVD will keep my English 12 students involved. I have not seen it yet.
Published on November 18, 2009 by Carol Schlotterbeck
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