A Thousand and One Nights (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1945, A Thousand and One Nights is a comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 93 minutes. “THE TECHNICOLOR STORY OF ALADDIN and his wonderful VAMP!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the run after being found sweet-talking the Sultan's daughter, Aladdin comes upon a lamp which, when rubbed, summons up Babs the genie. He uses it to return as a visiting prince asking for the princess's hand. Unfortunately for him, the sultan's wicked twin brother has secretly usurped the throne, someone else is after the lamp for his own ends, and Babs has taken a shine to Aladdin herself and is bent on wrecking his endeavours.
Who’s in it. A Thousand and One Nights stars Evelyn Keyes as The Genie, Phil Silvers as Abdullah, Adele Jergens as Princess Armina and Cornel Wilde as Aladdin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, A Thousand and One Nights has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Thousand and One Nights page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Thousand and One Nights tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Thousand and One Nights (1945)?
- In US, A Thousand and One Nights is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Thousand and One Nights worth watching?
- A Thousand and One Nights holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Thousand and One Nights?
- A Thousand and One Nights stars Evelyn Keyes, Phil Silvers, Adele Jergens, Cornel Wilde and Dusty Anderson.
- When was A Thousand and One Nights released?
- A Thousand and One Nights was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.