Ali Baba Goes to Town
YOU'LL GO BANJO-EYED WITH JOY!
A lighthearted, music-filled fantasy comedy built on a starstruck fan's dream of Arabian adventure, designed purely for entertainment and charm.
While visiting Hollywood a starstruck movie fan (Eddie Cantor) fantasizes about himself cast in an Arabian adventure. Director David Butler's comedy--with many songs--also features Tony Martin, Roland Young, Gypsy Rose Lee (billed as Rose Hovick), John Carradine, June Lang, Virginia Field, Charles Lane, The Peters Sisters and many big-name guest stars playing themselves.
Essence
Ensemble
Eddie Cantor
Aloysius Babson/Ali Baba/Eddie Cantor
Tony Martin
Yusuf/Tony Martin
Roland Young
Sultan
June Lang
Princess Miriam/June Lang
Gypsy Rose Lee
Sultana/Louise Hovick (billed as Louise Hovick)
John Carradine
Ishak
Virginia Field
Dinah/Dina
Jeni Le Gon
Specialty Dancer
Douglass Dumbrille
Prince Musah
Alan Dinehart
Boland
Maurice Cass
Omar
Warren Hymer
Tramp
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Same mood
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
