TMDb Rating
5.9/10
19 verified votes
Ali Baba Goes to Town (1937)
ComedyFamilyFantasyMusic
81 min
"YOU'LL GO BANJO-EYED WITH JOY!"
Plot Summary
While visiting Hollywood a starstruck movie fan (Eddie Cantor) fantasizes about himself cast in an Arabian adventure. Director David Butler's comedy--with many songs--also features Tony Martin, Roland Young, Gypsy Rose Lee (billed as Rose Hovick), John Carradine, June Lang, Virginia Field, Charles Lane, The Peters Sisters and many big-name guest stars playing themselves.
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ComedyFamilyFantasyMusicDavid ButlerEddie CantorTony Martin1937
Director
David Butler
Top Cast
Eddie CantorTony MartinRoland YoungJune LangGypsy Rose Lee
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