France, 1902
623 feet/190 metres
35mm film, tinted colour, 1.33:1 silent
A French fantasy film directed by Ferdinand Zecca. There's some question as to the release date of this film – the BFI database and IMDB suggests that it was released in 1902 whereas the Kino Video DVD carries a 1905 date. It may also be the same film as Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1902).
Plot Summary
Ali Baba sees the leader of a gang of thieves entering a cave and investigates, finding it full of treasure. His brother Cassim later visits the cave but is caught and beheaded.
Credits
Crew
Director: Ferdinand Zecca
Pathé Frères
Art Director: Albert Colla
Alternative Titles
Ali Baba
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves – English language title
Links
See also
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1902)
References
Periodicals
- Quaderni di Cinema no.37 (January/March 1988) p.78 – Illustrated article
Books
- The American Film Institute Catalog: Film Beginnings, 1893-1910 compiled by Elias Savada p.17
- Filmlexicon degli autori e delle opere p.1773 – credits
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.8 – credits
Other sources
- National Film Theatre Programmes September 1979 – note
