

“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.

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
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. David Butler's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Ali Baba Goes to Town is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”