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The movie based on operetta by great Azerbaijan composer Uzeir Hajibekov. Brilliant cast, first of all Rashid Beibutov. One of the best Azerbaijan movies.

This is one of the best musicals Azerbaijan has ever produced. It's full of wonderful music by a great Azerbajanian composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov. "Arshin Mal Alan" took the Soviet Union by storm when it was released in 1945. To this day, the movie holds a special place in the hearts of millions. One only needs to ask any descendants of soviet union about this movie and their faces will surely be lid up with smiles. Iosif Stalin, who was the head of the Soviet Union at the time of the musical's release was so captivated by the picture that he gave all of the actors a special honorary recognition. This timeless musical has produced many copycats that don't even come close to the original classic. This Azerbaijanian produced musical is the only one that justifies the magnificent music of Uzeyir Hajibeyov(the crown jewel of Azerbaijanian Music). Witty plot, beautiful music, wonderful singing and great acting by Azerbaijanian actors make this musical a timeless classic.

This wonderful film has been restored. This film can be viewed in color format.U. Hajibayli "Arshin Mal Alan" wrote in 1913 when studying at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. It is not accidental, since the nineteenth century operetta was not in the original Russian. Vodevil Russia were the works of the genre. "Arshin Mal Alan" the film was given over to Moscow in July 1945,causing a great scandal by members of the committee (censure)are film critics. Despite the war, Stalin was looking at all the new films. He saw on the list of "Arshin Mal Alan" and wanted to see. Stalin even after watching the film with Rashid Behbudov singed some arias.