The Thief of Bagdad
1924, English. Directed by Raoul Walsh.
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A nameless thief falls in love with the Caliph of Bagdad's daughter. The Caliph will give her hand to the suitor that returns with the rarest treasure after seven moons. The thief sets off on a magical journey while, unbeknownst to him, another suitor, the Prince of the Mongols, is not playing by the rules.
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Raoul WalshDirector
- Douglas FairbanksThe Thief of Bagdad
- Snitz EdwardsHis Evil Associate
- Charles BelcherThe Holy Man
- Julanne JohnstonThe Princess
- Sôjin KamiyamaThe Mongol Prince
- Anna May WongThe Mongol Slave
- Brandon HurstThe Caliph
- Tote Du CrowThe Soothsayer
- Noble JohnsonThe Indian Prince
- Sam BakerSworder (uncredited)
- Laska WinterSlave of the Lute (uncredited)
- Etta LeeSlave of the Sand Board (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 18 March 1924
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Douglas Fairbanks, Achmed Abdullah
- Budget
- $1.1M
- Box office
- $1.5M
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The Thief of Bagdad: quick answers
Is The Thief of Bagdad worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 193 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Thief of Bagdad?
The Thief of Bagdad runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Does The Thief of Bagdad have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Thief of Bagdad. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Thief of Bagdad parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Thief of Bagdad is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Thief of Bagdad on?
The Thief of Bagdad isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Thief of Bagdad?
If you liked The Thief of Bagdad, try The Thief of Bagdad, The Adventures of Prince Achmed, Robin Hood.
Who directed The Thief of Bagdad?
The Thief of Bagdad (1924) was directed by Raoul Walsh and stars Douglas Fairbanks, Snitz Edwards, Charles Belcher.