Official movie poster for A Thousand and One Nights (1945), a adventure comedy film

A Thousand and One Nights(1945)

THE TECHNICOLOR STORY OF ALADDIN and his wonderful VAMP!

6.1(18)1h 33m1945-07-20
AdventureComedyFantasy

A Thousand and One Nights Synopsis

On the run after being found sweet-talking the Sultan's daughter, Aladdin comes upon a lamp which, when rubbed, summons up Babs the genie. He uses it to return as a visiting prince asking for the princess's hand. Unfortunately for him, the sultan's wicked twin brother has secretly usurped the throne, someone else is after the lamp for his own ends, and Babs has taken a shine to Aladdin herself and is bent on wrecking his endeavours.

A Thousand and One Nights (1945) is a adventure, comedy and fantasy film directed by Alfred E. Green, released on July 20, 1945 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Evelyn Keyes, Phil Silvers, Adele Jergens and Cornel Wilde. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 18 ratings.

Director:
Alfred E. Green
Writers:
Jack Henley, Richard English, Wilfred H. Petitt
Production:
Columbia Pictures
Status:
Released

A Thousand and One Nights Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 18 ratings.

CinemaSerf

6/10

“Oh, if only I had a gun… No, wait, they haven’t been invented yet!”. Phil Silvers brings a distinctly pantomime effect to this retelling of the Sinbad meets Arabian Nights story. To keep up the swash and the buckle, we have the dashingly mischievous “Aladdin” (Cornel Wilde) who falls in love with the ultimate in forbidden fruit, the princess “Armina” (Adele Jergens). She is the daughter of the caliph Dennis Hoey…

Reviewed on July 6, 2025

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A Thousand and One Nights – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch A Thousand and One Nights online?

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A Thousand and One Nights (1945) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in A Thousand and One Nights?

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The main cast of A Thousand and One Nights (1945) includes Evelyn Keyes, Phil Silvers, Adele Jergens, Cornel Wilde and Dusty Anderson. The film was directed by Alfred E. Green. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was A Thousand and One Nights released?

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A Thousand and One Nights was released on July 20, 1945 and runs for 1h 33m.

Is A Thousand and One Nights worth watching?

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A Thousand and One Nights (1945) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, comedy and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.