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Arabian Nights

A displaced ruler, haunted by his brother's relentless pursuit of power, finds refuge with a troupe of performers and becomes enamored with a mesmerizing dancer torn between her royal aspirations and authentic feelings.

In the mystical city of Bagdad, a dancer named Scheherazade is foretold to become the wife of the caliph. She shares her fate with Kamar, the brother of Caliph Haroun, who plots a coup. Initially unsuccessful, Kamar's plan ultimately succeeds with the wazir's support, leaving Haroun injured. As Haroun receives care from an actor troupe, Scheherazade nurses him without recognizing him. When Kamar searches for her, Scheherazade joins him, but is sold into slavery with the troupe. They escape, but Haroun remains in peril. To save him, Scheherazade agrees to poison Kamar, but Haroun first attempts to reclaim his rulership.

Info about Arabian Nights

Studio(s): Walter Wanger Productions, Universal Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Dec 25, 1942

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $7,528,446.00

Budget: $904,765.00

Genres:Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance