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Alibaba

19371h 55mModhu Bose

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Based on the 'Arabian Nights', this film tells of the Baghdadi woodcutter Alibaba (M. Bose) and his magic 'Open Sesame' formula; of the hero's jealous brother Kasim and the slave girl Marjina (S. Bose). The film adapts the 1897 play, giving it a Hollywood-derived exotic flavour. An improvised 'modern' dance is inserted. The slow, mannered acting with the frontally framed tableau shots are enlivened by the dance scenes, especially the Marjina-Abdallah sequence.

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What is Alibaba (1937) about?

Based on the 'Arabian Nights', this film tells of the Baghdadi woodcutter Alibaba (M. Bose) and his magic 'Open Sesame' formula; of the hero's jealous brother Kasim and the slave girl Marjina (S. Bose). The film adapts the 1897 play, giving it a Hollywood-derived exotic flavour. An improvised 'modern' dance is inserted. The slow, mannered acting with the frontally framed tableau shots are…

Who stars in Alibaba?

Alibaba stars Modhu Bose (Abdullah), Sadhona Bose (Marjina), Indira Roy (Sakina), Bibhuti Ganguly (Alibaba), Preeti Majumdar (Baba Mustafa). The film was directed by Modhu Bose.

How long is Alibaba?

Alibaba has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1937.

Where can I watch Alibaba?

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