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FilmComedyFantasyFamilyMusic

Ali Baba Goes to Town (1937)

NR · 1937-10-29 · 1h 21m · EN
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YOU'LL GO BANJO-EYED WITH JOY!

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.

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David ButlerDirector

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Eddie CantorEddie CantorAloysius Babson/Ali Baba/Eddie CantorTony MartinTony MartinYusuf/Tony MartinRoland YoungRoland YoungSultanJune LangJune LangPrincess Miriam/June LangGypsy Rose LeeGypsy Rose LeeSultana/Louise Hovick (billed as Louise Hovick)John CarradineJohn CarradineIshakVirginia FieldVirginia FieldDinah/DinaJeni Le GonJeni Le GonSpecialty DancerDouglass DumbrilleDouglass DumbrillePrince MusahAlan DinehartAlan DinehartBolandMaurice CassMaurice CassOmarWarren HymerWarren HymerTramp

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DreamMusical

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Genre affinityComedy · Fantasy · FamilyTheme affinityDream · MusicalDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference260500

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What is Ali Baba Goes to Town about?

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.

How long is Ali Baba Goes to Town?

Ali Baba Goes to Town has a runtime of 81 minutes.