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 |
Production company |
Universal-International |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release dates | 4 November 1953 |
Running time | 82 mins |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
The Veils of Bagdad is a 1953 adventure film starring Victor Mature.[1]
Plot
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.
Cast
- Victor Mature as Antar
- Mari Blanchard as Selima
- Virginia Field as Rosanna
- Guy Rolfe as Kasseim
- Leon Askin as Hammam
- Jackie Loughery as Handmaiden
- James Arness as Targut
- Palmer Lee as Osman
- Nick Cravat as Ahmed
- Ludwig Donath as Kaffar
- Howard Petrie as Karsh
- Charles Arnt as Zapolya
- Jackie Loughery as Handmaiden
- Thomas Browne Henry as Mustapha
- David Sharpe as Ben Ali
- Sammy Stein as Abdallah
- Bobby Blake as Beggar boy
- Glenn Strange as Mik-Kel
- Charles Wagenheim as Bedouin spy
- Chester Hayes as Wrestler
- Thomas A. Renesto as Wrestler
- Hans Schnabel as Wrestler
- Vic Holbrook as Wrestler
- Russ Saunders Troupe as Acrobatic act
- Bob St. Angelo asSoldier guard
- Stuart Whitman as Sergeant
- Ben Welden as Stout wrestler
- George Lewis as Captain
- Dale Van Sickel as Messenger
Production
The film was originally known as Prince of Bagdad. Maureen O'Hara was announced as his "likely" co-star.[2][3] Victor Mature was borrowed from 20th Century Fox.[4] 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.[5]
James Arness was borrowed from Wayne-Fellows.[6] The film also featured a young Stuart Whitman, who had just signed a long term contract with Universal.[7]
References
- ↑ The Veils of Bagdad at TCMDB
- ↑ Drama: Busy Victor Mature Named Bagadad Prince Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 15 July 1952: A6.
- ↑ METRO BARS LANZA FROM RADIO SHOWS: Studio Advises N. B. C. Tenor May Not Do Program Because of Contract Difficulties By THOMAS M. PRYORSpecial to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 22 Aug 1952: 12
- ↑ STUDIOS PLANNING 2 ALAN LADD FILMS: Warwick and Columbia to Join in Offering 'The Red Beret' and 'The White South' Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 15 July 1952: 17.
- ↑ NIVEN BUSCH GETS $40,000 FOR SCRIPT: Bernhard Buys 'Moonlighter' by Author Who Recently Completed New Novel By THOMAS M. PRYORSpecial to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 20 Oct 1952: 18.
- ↑ Italy Focus for 'Nina,' With Pier Angeli; Also for Paramount Tie-up Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 01 Nov 1952: 13
- ↑ Scoutmaster Duty Now Likely for Webb; Lauren Bacall to Bait Tycoons Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 13 Dec 1952: 11
External links
- The Veils of Bagdad at the American Film Institute Catalog
- The Veils of Bagdad at the Internet Movie Database