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Chu Chin Chow
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Chu Chin Chow

1934-05-01 · 103 min · ★ 5.0

Music · Fantasy · Romance

Musical retelling of the "Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves" Arabian Nights tale.

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Directors
Walter Forde
Production companies
Gainsborough Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Anna May WongAnna May WongZahrat
George RobeyGeorge RobeyAli Baba
Fritz KortnerFritz KortnerAbu Hasan
John GarrickJohn GarrickNur-al-din Baba
Pearl ArgylePearl ArgyleMarjanah, servant girl
Malcolm 'Mr. Jetsam' McEachernAbdullah, Kassim's major-domo
Dennis HoeyDennis HoeyRakham, chief henchman
Sydney FairbrotherSydney FairbrotherMahbubah Baba, Ali's wife
Laurence HanrayLaurence HanrayKasim Baba
Frank CochraneMustafa
Thelma TusonAlcolom Baba, Kassim's wife
Francis L. SullivanFrancis L. SullivanThe Caliph
Gibb McLaughlinGibb McLaughlinThe Caliph's Vizier
Kiyoshi TakaseEntertainer at Feast

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