Alibaba
Oct 13, 1937 · 1h 55m
Director
Modhu BoseOverview
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.
Cast of Alibaba
Crew of Alibaba
About Alibaba
What is Alibaba 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…
When was Alibaba released?
Alibaba was released on October 13, 1937.
How long is Alibaba?
Alibaba runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
Who directed Alibaba?
Alibaba was directed by Modhu Bose.
Who is in the cast of Alibaba?
The cast of Alibaba includes Modhu Bose (Abdullah), Sadhona Bose (Marjina), Indira Roy (Sakina), Bibhuti Ganguly (Alibaba) and Preeti Majumdar (Baba Mustafa).