Ali Baba Goes to Town
"YOU'LL GO BANJO-EYED WITH JOY!"
Originally released in 1937. Ali Baba Goes to Town is a comedy/family film. directed by David Butler. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eddie Cantor, Tony Martin, and Roland Young
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Eddie Cantor
as Aloysius Babson/Ali Baba/Eddie Cantor
Tony Martin
as Yusuf/Tony Martin
Roland Young
as Sultan
June Lang
as Princess Miriam/June Lang
Gypsy Rose Lee
as Sultana/Louise Hovick (billed as Louise Hovick)
John Carradine
as Ishak
Virginia Field
as Dinah/Dina
Jeni Le Gon
as Specialty Dancer
Douglass Dumbrille
as Prince Musah
Alan Dinehart
as Boland
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
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, Rol...
Who directed Ali Baba Goes to Town?
Ali Baba Goes to Town was directed by David Butler.
How long is Ali Baba Goes to Town?
Ali Baba Goes to Town has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Ali Baba Goes to Town released?
Ali Baba Goes to Town was released on October 29, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ali Baba Goes to Town?
The main cast of Ali Baba Goes to Town includes Eddie Cantor, Tony Martin, Roland Young, June Lang, Gypsy Rose Lee.