Northern Silents presents
The Thief of Bagdad
The greatest swashbuckler of them all, Douglas Fairbanks, stars alongside a cast of thousands in this epic Arabian Nights fantasy-adventure. Spectacular set design and special effects combine with dramatic action scenes and romance in this masterpiece of 1920s silent film - which will be brought to life with live piano.
Fairbanks plays a pickpocket who falls in love with the Caliph of Bagdad’s daughter. The Caliph will give her hand to the suitor that brings back the rarest of treasures. The quest grows more fantastic with every thrill, as the thief rises high above the city on a magic carpet, and battles a fire-breathing dragon.
Designer William Cameron Menzies (who would go on to design MGM’s Gone With the Wind) creates a magical world on a scale to rival the biggest films of today. At the heart of the film is Douglas Fairbanks - the first Hollywood action star, doing all his own stunts and combining grace and toughness in his flamboyant screen persona.
Hull Truck regular Jonny Best will accompany the film at the piano, bringing to life the exotic and exciting world of this truly epic adventure.
Buy tickets to Saturday Slapstick with Laurel & Hardy for 15% off Northern Silents Double Bill at Hull Truck Theatre.
Sat 05 October
VenueGodber Studio, Hull Truck Theatre
Tickets£13.50
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The greatest swashbuckler of them all, Douglas Fairbanks, stars alongside a cast of thousands in this epic Arabian Nights fantasy-adventure. Spectacular set design and special effects combine with dramatic action scenes and romance in this masterpiece of 1920s silent film - which will be brought to life with live piano.
Fairbanks plays a pickpocket who falls in love with the Caliph of Bagdad’s daughter. The Caliph will give her hand to the suitor that brings back the rarest of treasures. The quest grows more fantastic with every thrill, as the thief rises high above the city on a magic carpet, and battles a fire-breathing dragon.
Designer William Cameron Menzies (who would go on to design MGM’s Gone With the Wind) creates a magical world on a scale to rival the biggest films of today. At the heart of the film is Douglas Fairbanks - the first Hollywood action star, doing all his own stunts and combining grace and toughness in his flamboyant screen persona.
Hull Truck regular Jonny Best will accompany the film at the piano, bringing to life the exotic and exciting world of this truly epic adventure.
Buy tickets to Saturday Slapstick with Laurel & Hardy for 15% off Northern Silents Double Bill at Hull Truck Theatre.
Event Details
Running Time: 2 hours 29 mins
Age Rating: PG
Recommended Age: 12+
Director: Raoul Walsh
Year: 1924
Country: USA
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