The Thief of Bagdad
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Directed by	Michael Powell Ludwig Berger Tim Whelan
Produced by	Alexander Korda
Written by	Lajos Biró Miles Malleson
Starring	Conrad Veidt Sabu John Justin June Duprez
Music by	Miklós Rózsa
Cinematography	George Perinal
Editing by	Charles Crichton
Distributed by	United Artists
Released	December 5, 1940 U.S.A. December 25, 1940 U.K.
Running time	106 min
Language	English
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This is about the 1940 film starring Sabu. There was also a 1924 version starring Douglas Fairbanks

The 1940 film version of The Thief of Bagdad is notable for its use of Technicolor and its special effects, which were impressive for the time and have held up far longer than those in contemporary cinema. Michael Powell film-maker. ... Sir Alexander Korda (September 16, 1893 - January 23, 1956) was a film director and producer, a leading figure in the British film industry and the founder of London Films. ... Lajos Biró (born Lajos Blau) (August 22, 1880 - September 9, 1948) was a Hungarian novelist, playwright, and screenwriter who wrote many films from the early 1920s through the late 1940s. ... William Miles Malleson (May 25, 1888 – March 15, 1969) was a British actor and dramatist, particularly known for his appearances in British comedy films of the 1930s to 1950s. ... Conrad Veidt in The Spy in Black (1939). ... Sabu in The Jungle Book Sabu Dastagir (January 27, 1924–December 2, 1963) was an motion picture actor known by his first name, Sabu. ... Duprez (centre background) with costars Barry Fitzgerald (left) and Walter Huston (right) June Duprez (May 14, 1918 – October 30, 1984) was a British film actress. ... Miklós Rózsa (April 18, 1907 - July 23, 1995) was a Hungarian-American composer, best known for his film scores. ... Charles Crichton (August 6, 1910 - September 14, 1999) was a British film director. ... The current United Artists logo. ... December 5 is the 339th day (340th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... See also: 1939 in film 1940 1941 in film 1940s in film 1930s in film years in film film // Events February 7 - Walt Disneys animated film Pinocchio is released. ... December 25 is the 359th day of the year (360th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 6 days remaining. ... See also: 1939 in film 1940 1941 in film 1940s in film 1930s in film years in film film // Events February 7 - Walt Disneys animated film Pinocchio is released. ... Sabu in The Jungle Book Sabu Dastagir (January 27, 1924–December 2, 1963) was an motion picture actor known by his first name, Sabu. ... This is about the 1924 film starring Douglas Fairbanks. ... Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. ... See also: 1939 in film 1940 1941 in film 1940s in film 1930s in film years in film film // Events February 7 - Walt Disneys animated film Pinocchio is released. ... It has been suggested that John Hay Whitney/Technicolor be merged into this article or section. ... Special effects (abbreviated SPFX or SFX) are used in the film, television, and entertainment industry to create effects that cannot be achieved by normal means, such as depicting travel to other star systems. ...

The Thief of Bagdad was produced by Alexander Korda's company London Films in England, but due to the outbreak of World War II filming was completed in California in the United States. It was directed by Ludwig Berger, Michael Powell and Tim Whelan and starred child actor Sabu, John Justin, and Conrad Veidt. The film won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Art Direction and Special Effects. It was also nominated for the Academy Award for Original Music Score. Sir Alexander Korda (September 16, 1893 - January 23, 1956) was a film director and producer, a leading figure in the British film industry and the founder of London Films. ... London Films was a British film studio founded in 1932 by Alexander Korda. ... Combatants Allied Powers Axis Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 17 million military deaths 7 million military deaths {{{notes}}} World War II, also known as the Second World War (sometimes WW2 or WWII or World War Two), was a mid-20th century conflict that engulfed much of the... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 402. ... Michael Powell film-maker. ... Sabu in The Jungle Book Sabu Dastagir (January 27, 1924–December 2, 1963) was an motion picture actor known by his first name, Sabu. ... Conrad Veidt in The Spy in Black (1939). ... The Academy Award for Best Cinematography is awarded each year to a cinematographer for his work in one particular motion picture. ... The Academy Awards are the oldest awards ceremony for achievements in motion pictures. ... This is a list of films that have received an Oscar for Visual Effects. ... From Rule Sixteen of the Special Rules for The Music Awards Original Score: An original score is a substantial body of music in the form of dramatic underscoring written specifically for the film by the submitting composer. ...

Although this and the 1924 version have some similarities there are also significant differences. The most notable is that in the 1940 version the thief and the prince are separate characters. This is about the 1924 film starring Douglas Fairbanks. ...