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Raoul WalshDrehbuch:
Achmed AbdullahKamera:
Arthur EdesonMusik:
Mortimer WilsonBesetzung:
Douglas Fairbanks, Snitz Edwards, Charles Belcher, Julanne Johnston, Anna May Wong, Brandon Hurst, Philip Ahn, Noble Johnson, Charles Stevens (mehr)Streaming (1)
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Veritable Filmfantasie (1924), in der Regisseur Raoul Walsh alle denkbaren Tricks und Effekte einsetzt, um eine Episode aus 1001 Nacht auf die Leinwand zu bringen: Achmed lebt als Straßendieb in Bagdad und konkurriert mit drei Prinzen aus Persien, Indien und der Mongolei. (arte)
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A monumental fantasy tale that has it all: thieves, princesses, evil rulers and monsters in the underworld, and strangely enough, it holds together much better than the date of manufacture would make you believe. Fairbanks was not only a great equilibrist but also cool bloke (a kind of Belmondo of the silent era), and Walsh had storytelling running in his veins. If it were half an hour shorter, I'd be jumping in joy, but even so, it's very balanced relaxing entertainment where it's hard to find any downright laughable filmmaking failure.
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So this time I was pleasantly surprised. I'll admit straight away that silent movies are not my cup of tea, but here the scenery and beautiful set design were absolutely incredible, on top of that there were excellent monsters and stunning tricks that in some moments sound amazingly unbelievable considering the year of production. My first encounter with Douglas Fairbanks, but I hope not the last. It simply shows here that when there is a good and interesting story, it can be enjoyed even without sound.
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