The Veils of Bagdad
| The Veils of Bagdad | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | George Sherman |
| Produced by | Albert J. Cohen |
| Written by | William R. Cox |
| Based on | story by William R. Cox |
| Starring |
Victor Mature Mari Blanchard |
| Cinematography | Russell Metty |
| Edited by | Paul Weatherwax |
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Production
company |
Universal-International
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Release date
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4 November 1953 |
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Running time
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82 mins |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
The Veils of Bagdad is a 1953 adventure film starring Victor Mature.
Antar is sent by Selima, head of the Ottoman Empire, to prevent Pasha Hammam from attempting to overthrow the emperor.
Selima blames Hammam and his assassin Kasseim for the death of her father.
Kasseim's wife, Rosanna, falls in love with Antar, but he wants Selima for himself.
The film was originally known as Prince of Bagdad. Maureen O'Hara was announced as his "likely" co-star. Victor Mature was borrowed from 20th Century Fox. He made it after completing The Glory Brigade and before The Robe - however release was held up until after The Robe had been released.
Eventually Maureen O'Hara asked to be relieved of the assignment and her role was taken by Universal contract player Mari Blanchard.
James Arness was borrowed from Wayne-Fellows. The film also featured a young Stuart Whitman, who had just signed a long term contract with Universal.
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