1001 Arabian Nights (1959)
“1001 wonderful sounds and sights”
In this animated retelling of the classic tale, Abdul Aziz Magoo -- an ancestor of Mr. Magoo -- is the lamp-selling uncle of Aladdin. Tired of his nephew's laziness, Abdul insists that Aladdin find a wife. To his uncle's surprise, Aladdin falls in love with the beautiful Princess Yasminda. Before he can make his move, however, Aladdin is whisked away by the evil Wazir on a quest to find a magic lamp that will grant its owner unlimited power in the form of three magic wishes.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Jack Kinney, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Jim Backus, Kathryn Grant, Dwayne Hickman, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Jim Backus
as Uncle Abdul Azziz Magoo (voice)
Kathryn Grant
as Princess Yasminda (voice)
Dwayne Hickman
as Aladdin (voice)
Hans Conried
as The Wicked Wazir (voice)
Herschel Bernardi
as The Jinni of the Lamp (voice)
Alan Reed
as The Sultan (voice)
Daws Butler
as Omar the Rugmaker / The Royal Accountant / Heralds (voice)
The Clark Sisters
as The Three Little Maids from Damascus (voice)Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 75 min |
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