Review of The Thief of Bagdad (1924) by Rhiannon P — 24 Jan 2012

Douglas Fairbanks is brilliant, Julanne Johnston has the best costumes ever, and the whole movie is a dreamy fantasy joy.

This review of The Thief of Bagdad (1924) was written by Rhiannon P on 24 Jan 2012.

The Thief of Bagdad has generally received very positive reviews.

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