Waiting

Ali Baba Goes to Town

NR19371h 21mDavid Butler
IMDb 6.4

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

"YOU'LL GO BANJO-EYED WITH JOY!"

While visiting Hollywood a starstruck movie fan (Eddie Cantor) fantasizes about himself cast in an Arabian adventure. Director David Butler's comedy--with many songs--also features Tony Martin, Roland Young, Gypsy Rose Lee (billed as Rose Hovick), John Carradine, June Lang, Virginia Field, Charles Lane, The Peters Sisters and many big-name guest stars playing themselves.

ComedyFamilyFantasyMusic
DreamsSultanFlying CarpetMusicalDagger

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Trailer

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDb

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is Ali Baba Goes to Town (1937) about?

While visiting Hollywood a starstruck movie fan (Eddie Cantor) fantasizes about himself cast in an Arabian adventure. Director David Butler's comedy--with many songs--also features Tony Martin, Roland Young, Gypsy Rose Lee (billed as Rose Hovick), John Carradine, June Lang, Virginia Field, Charles Lane, The Peters Sisters and many big-name guest stars playing themselves.

Who stars in Ali Baba Goes to Town?

Ali Baba Goes to Town stars Eddie Cantor (Aloysius Babson/Ali Baba/Eddie Cantor), Tony Martin (Yusuf/Tony Martin), Roland Young (Sultan), June Lang (Princess Miriam/June Lang), Gypsy Rose Lee (Sultana/Louise Hovick (billed as Louise Hovick)). The film was directed by David Butler.

How long is Ali Baba Goes to Town?

Ali Baba Goes to Town has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1937. It is rated NR.

Is Ali Baba Goes to Town worth watching?

Ali Baba Goes to Town holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Comedy, Family, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Ali Baba Goes to Town?

Streaming availability for Ali Baba Goes to Town changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.