Bagdad (1949)
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- Passed
- 1h 22min
- Action, Adventure
- 03 Mar 1950 (Australia)
- Movie
An English-educated Bedouin princess returns to Bagdad to find her father murdered, a corrupt ruling Pasha in charge and various local factions warring for control of the Caliphate.
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- 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Maureen O'Hara | ... |
Princess Marjan
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| Paul Hubschmid | ... |
Hassan
(as Paul Christian)
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| Vincent Price | ... |
Pasha Ali Nadim
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| John Sutton | ... |
Raizul
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| Jeff Corey | ... |
Mohammed Jao
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| Frank Puglia | ... |
Saleel
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| David Bauer | ... |
Mahmud
(as David Wolfe)
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| Fritz Leiber | ... |
Emir
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| Otto Waldis | ... |
Marengo
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| Leon Belasco | ... |
Beggar
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Anne P. Kramer | ... |
Tirza
(as Ann Pearce)
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| Trevor Bardette | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Thomas Browne Henry | ... |
Elder (uncredited)
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Paul Maxey | ... |
Clothes Merchant (uncredited)
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| George Pastell | ... |
Guard (uncredited)
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| Dewey Robinson | ... |
Drunk Blackrobe (uncredited)
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| Dale Van Sickel | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Charles Lamont | ||
Written by
| Tamara Hovey | ... | (story) |
| Robert Hardy Andrews | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Robert Arthur | ... | producer |
| Morgan Cox | ... | assistant producer |
Music by
| Frank Skinner | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Russell Metty | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Russell F. Schoengarth | ... | (as Russell Schoengarth) |
Editorial Department
| Robert Brower | ... | color consultant: Technicolor |
Art Direction by
| Alexander Golitzen | ||
| Bernard Herzbrun | ||
Set Decoration by
| John P. Austin | ... | (as John Austin) |
| Russell A. Gausman | ||
Costume Design by
| Yvonne Wood | ||
Makeup Department
| Emile LaVigne | ... | makeup artist (as Emil LeVigne) |
| Fay Smith | ... | hair stylist |
| Joan St. Oegger | ... | hair stylist |
| Bud Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Charles Stallings | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jesse Hibbs | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Glenn E. Anderson | ... | sound |
| Leslie I. Carey | ... | sound |
Stunts
| Mary Jane French | ... | stunts: Maureen O'Hara, unaccredited |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Neal Beckner | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Max Nippell | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Dean Paup | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Milton Schwarzwald | ... | musical director |
| Daniele Amfitheatrof | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| George Parrish | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Charles Previn | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Milton Rosen | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Hans J. Salter | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Pat Betz | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Lester Horton | ... | choreographer |
| Bella Lewitzky | ... | choreographer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1949) (United States) (theatrical) (as Universal-International)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1949) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Far East (1949) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1950) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Nova Film (1950) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1950) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Realart Pictures (1956) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release) (black and white)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- Reel Media International (2017) (World-wide) (We distribute this film.)
- Elephant Films (2019) (France) (Blu-ray)
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Storyline
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A Bedouin princess returns to Bagdad after being educated in England, only to find that her father has been treacherously murdered by the head of the Black Robes, a group of renegades. She is hosted by the Pasha, who is the corrupt representative of the national government. She is also courted by Prince Hassan, who is falsely accused of the murder. The plot revolves around her attempts to bring the killer to justice while being courted by the Pasha.
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| Taglines | ALL THE MAGIC OF THRILLING BAGDAD! (print ad - all caps) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | A howling female camel ruined take after take. The camel's owner finally determined that her howls were cries of passion, as she had had fallen in love...with Vincent Price. (From "Vincent Price: A Daughter's Biography" by Victoria Price.) See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Episode #1.18 (1971). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Bagdad See more » |
| Quotes |
Hassan:
I'm not leaving, your going to ride to my people. It's dangerous for you here. Princess Marjan: If I leave How will you keep the soldier entertained? Will you dance for them? And Sing? See more » |