1001 Arabian Nights (1959): Cast & Plot
1001 Arabian Nights is a 1959 animated comedy directed by Jack Kinney, starring Dwayne Hickman as Aladdin (voice), Kathryn Grant and Jim Backus. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Jack Kinney
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 1001 Arabian Nights About?
The premise of 1001 Arabian Nights without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this animated retelling, Abdul Aziz Magoo—an ancestor of Mr. Magoo and Aladdin’s lamp‑selling uncle—presses his lazy nephew to find a wife. Aladdin falls for Princess Yasminda, but the evil Wazir kidnaps him, sending him on a quest for a magic lamp that grants three wishes and unlimited power.
1001 Arabian Nights Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mr. magoo character
- nearsightedness
- cat
- fish
- fishbowl
- goat
- coffeepot
- uncle nephew relationship
- weaver
- loom
- sorcerer
- vizier
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- princess
- ball of yarn
- magic
- wizard
- yarn
- weaving
- counting money
- treasury
- sultan
- accountant
- engaged to be married
- rat
- secret passageway
- secret lair
- crocodile
- bone
- flame
- parade
- love at first sight
- aladdin character
- merchant
- lamp
- executioner
- false identity
- cave
- disguise
- long lost brother
- reflection in a mirror
- pretending to be someone's brother
- guard
- rose
- palanquin
- police chase
- police vehicle
- treasure
- gold
- jewel
- trapped in a cave
1001 Arabian Nights Cast & Characters
Dwayne Hickman leads the cast as Aladdin (voice), with Kathryn Grant as Princess Yasminda (voice) and Jim Backus as Uncle Abdul Azziz Magoo (voice). Directed by Jack Kinney; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jack Kinney
- Dwayne Hickman as Aladdin (voice)
- Kathryn Grant as Princess Yasminda (voice)
- Jim Backus as Uncle Abdul Azziz Magoo (voice)
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Hans Conried as The Wicked Wazir (voice)
Also Starring in 1001 Arabian Nights
· 4 more- Alan Reed The Sultan (voice)
- Herschel Bernardi The Jinni of the Lamp (voice)
- Daws Butler Omar the Rugmaker / The Royal Accountant / Heralds (voice)
- The Clark Sisters The Three Little Maids from Damascus (voice)
1001 Arabian Nights Plot Summary
What happens in 1001 Arabian Nights from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a distant Middle Eastern kingdom, Aladdin grows up with his nearsighted and stubborn uncle, Uncle Abdul Azziz Magoo, who runs a lamp shop. Magoo believes Aladdin is on track to be lazy and irresponsible, and he encourages him to settle down by marriage.
During a royal procession, the scheming The Wicked Wazir has drained the royal treasury and convinces the bankrupt The Sultan to press his daughter, Princess Yasminda, to wed the wealthiest man in the land—the Wazir himself.
Full summary
The whole story of 1001 Arabian Nights, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know 1001 Arabian Nights?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is Aladdin's nearsighted and stubborn uncle?
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Movies Like 1001 Arabian Nights
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Thousand and One Nights, Aladdin and His Magic Lamp and Aladdin and His Magic Lamp.
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A Thousand and One Nights 1945 -
Aladdin and His Magic Lamp 1970 -
Aladdin and His Magic Lamp 1967 -
Aladdin’s Lamp 1947 -
A Thousand and One Nights 1969 -
Aladdin 1992 -
Scooby-Doo! in Arabian Nights 1994 -
1001 Nights 1990 -
Aladdin 2019 -
Arabian Nights 1942 -
The Rose Of Baghdad 1949 -
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp 1982
1001 Arabian Nights FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of 1001 Arabian Nights, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 1001 Arabian Nights?
1001 Arabian Nights runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was 1001 Arabian Nights released?
1001 Arabian Nights was released on December 1, 1959.
Who directed 1001 Arabian Nights?
1001 Arabian Nights was directed by Jack Kinney.
More films by Jack Kinney Who is in the cast of 1001 Arabian Nights?
1001 Arabian Nights stars Dwayne Hickman as Aladdin (voice), Kathryn Grant as Princess Yasminda (voice) and Jim Backus as Uncle Abdul Azziz Magoo (voice), among 8 credited actors.
Does 1001 Arabian Nights have a post-credit scene?
No. 1001 Arabian Nights has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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