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Movie

1001 Arabian Nights

Released: December 1, 1959 (1959)

Runtime: 75 minutes

Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Comedy

In this animated retelling of the classic tale, Abdul Aziz Magoo -- an ancestor of Mr. Magoo -- is the lamp-selling uncle of Aladdin. Tired of his nephew's laziness, Abdul insists that Aladdin find a wife. To his uncle's surprise, Aladdin falls in love with the beautiful Princess Yasminda. Before he can make his move, however, Aladdin is whisked away by the evil Wazir on a quest to find a magic lamp that will grant its owner unlimited power in the form of three magic wishes.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

  • Alan Reed as The Sultan (voice)

    Age at release: 52

  • Jim Backus as Uncle Abdul Azziz Magoo (voice)

    Age at release: 46

  • Daws Butler as Omar the Rugmaker / The Royal Accountant / Heralds (voice)

    Age at release: 43

  • Hans Conried as The Wicked Wazir (voice)

    Age at release: 42

  • Herschel Bernardi as The Jinni of the Lamp (voice)

    Age at release: 36

  • Kathryn Grant as Princess Yasminda (voice)

    Age at release: 26

  • Dwayne Hickman as Aladdin (voice)

    Age at release: 25

  • The Clark Sisters as The Three Little Maids from Damascus (voice)

    Age at release: Unknown