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Ali Baba Goes to Town
“YOU'LL GO BANJO-EYED WITH JOY!”
6.0 / 10• 1937• 1h 21m•NR• English
ComedyFamilyFantasyMusic
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Eddie Cantor
Aloysius Babson/Ali Baba/Eddie Cantor
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. David Butler's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Ali Baba Goes to Town is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
