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Bengali CINEMA · 1937
Alibaba
Overview
Based on the 'Arabian Nights', this film tells of the Baghdadi woodcutter Alibaba (M. Bose) and his magic 'Open Sesame' formula; of the hero's jealous brother Kasim and the slave girl Marjina (S. Bose). The film adapts the 1897 play, giving it a Hollywood-derived exotic flavour. An improvised 'modern' dance is inserted. The slow, mannered acting with the frontally framed tableau shots are enlivened by the dance scenes, especially the Marjina-Abdallah sequence.
A closer look
Alibaba (1937) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Directed by Modhu Bose. The cast includes Modhu Bose, Sadhona Bose, Indira Roy, Bibhuti Ganguly. Runtime: 115 minutes.
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Alibaba FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Alibaba?
Alibaba is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Alibaba?
Our source metadata lists 13 October 1937. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Alibaba?
The listed director is Modhu Bose.
Who is in the cast of Alibaba?
The available cast credits include Modhu Bose, Sadhona Bose, Indira Roy, Bibhuti Ganguly, Preeti Majumdar. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Alibaba?
The recorded runtime is 115 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Alibaba about?
Based on the 'Arabian Nights', this film tells of the Baghdadi woodcutter Alibaba (M. Bose) and his magic 'Open Sesame' formula; of the hero's jealous brother Kasim and the slave girl Marjina (S. Bose). The film adapts the 1897 play, giving it a Hollywood-derived exotic flavour. An improvised 'modern' dance is inserted. The slow, mannered acting with the frontally framed tableau shots are enlivened by the dance scenes, especially the Marjina-Abdallah sequence.
