Tales Of Adventure – Collection 7 (Blu-ray) ***Preorder*** 9/24

The Thief of Bagdad (1924)

Directed by Raoul Walsh and starring the ‘King of Hollywood’, Douglas Fairbanks, this lavish motion picture epic is widely considered one of the best silent films ever produced.

The dazzling Arabian Nights adventure-fantasy set in the city of Bagdad follows the dashing Ahmed, the thief who wins a princess.

“It is an entrancing picture, wholesome and beautiful, deliberate but compelling, a feat of motion picture art which has never been equaled and one which itself will enthrall persons time and again. You can see this film and look forward to seeing it a second time.” – New York Times

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• Audio Commentary by Douglas Fairbanks biographer Jeffrey Vance
• NEW Video Essay on Raoul Walsh byby film writer and author Martyn Conterio
• Fairbanks and Fantasy: The Thief of Bagdad – featurette
• Restoration Trailer (2012)
• Audio: DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo
• Aspect Ratio 1.33:1

The Thief of Bagdad (1940) 

Producing legend Alexander Korda brings the tale into Technicolor with this three-time Academy Award-winning film, starring Sabu, Conrad Veidt, and June Duprez.

The evil Jaffar has imprisoned the King of Bagdad, Ahmad. A young thief, Abu, helps him to escape to the Sultan’s palace where Ahmad falls in love with the Sultan’s daughter, who is betrothed to Jaffar. As the two attempt to restore peace to the city, their adventures bring them into contact with a genie and a flying carpet, both of which they will need if they are to defeat Jaffar.

“One of the most delightful fantasies ever put on film” – Roger Ebert

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• NEW Audio Commentary by film scholar Josh Nelson
• NEW Video Essay by author Dr. David Huckvale on the score
• Theatrical Trailer
• Audio LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Aspect Ratio 1.37:1
• Optional English HOH Subtitles

The Thief of Baghdad (1961) 

Director Arthur Lubin (Phantom Of The Opera) helmed this 60s Italian take on the classic story, starring iconic actor and bodybuilder Steeve Reeves (Hercules).

Karim, a thief with a heart of gold, divides his spoils among the poor of Baghdad. One day, disguised as the prince Osman, he steals the heart of the Sultan’s daughter, Amina. The real prince has made Amina ill by giving her a potion meant to make her fall in love with him. The only cure is a blue rose and amongst the suitors is Karim who endures a series of adventures to save her…

Special Features & Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• NEW Audio Commentary by film academic Adrian Smith
• NEW Video Essay by film historian Phillipa Berry
• Audio: Italian LPCM 2.0 Mono + English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
• Optional English HOH Subtitles