Douglas Fairbanks
Ahmed, the Thief of Bagdad
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Synopsis
A thief enters a palace intending to steal and instead becomes captivated by its princess. Desire draws him beyond the opportunism that has governed his life. His pursuit opens into an adventure of deception, fantastic obstacles and the need to prove himself.
Cast
DirectorsRaoul Walsh
Behind the scenes
William Cameron Menzies helped design the vast Hollywood sets for one of the decade's costly spectacles. The invented city is a major part of the film's attraction, joining Douglas Fairbanks's athletic movement to elaborate architectural fantasy.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
Photograph credit
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- Douglas Fairbanks — Harris & Ewing · Public domain
- Snitz Edwards — Unknown author · Public domain
- Julanne Johnston — Photoplay magazine · Public domain
