Abdul the Bulbul Ameer (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1941, Abdul the Bulbul Ameer is a comedy and animation film directed by Hugh Harman, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. The familiar song is adapted into a cartoon short. Abdul The Bulbul-Ameer, a rotund Arab, gets into a brawl with Ivan Skavinski Scavar, a preening Russian Cossack, over an offense to Abdul's pride. Groucho Marx and a newsreel crew provide running commentary as the pair pummel each other and the surrounding square.
Who’s in it. Abdul the Bulbul Ameer stars Leon Belasco as Ivan Stravinsky / Ivan's Attache (voice), Hans Conried as Abdul (voice), Harry Stanton as Singing Narration (voice) and Cliff Nazarro as Various (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Abdul the Bulbul Ameer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abdul the Bulbul Ameer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abdul the Bulbul Ameer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abdul the Bulbul Ameer (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Abdul the Bulbul Ameer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Abdul the Bulbul Ameer worth watching?
- Abdul the Bulbul Ameer holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Abdul the Bulbul Ameer?
- Abdul the Bulbul Ameer stars Leon Belasco, Hans Conried, Harry Stanton, Cliff Nazarro and Johnny Murray.
- When was Abdul the Bulbul Ameer released?
- Abdul the Bulbul Ameer was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.