Agar enlists the aid of harem girl patricia medina and together they win back the province, while zipping around on a flying carpet. The magic carpet the 1951 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. The magic carpet 1951 when his parents, the caliph and queen, are murdered by usurper ali gregory gaye, the newborn ramoth is delivered to the safety of his uncle, ahkmid william fawcett. The magic carpet 1951 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The magic carpet 1951 lucille ball magic carpet sale poster the conjuring american actress movies films bagdad movie posters. A magic carpet, also called a flying carpet, is a legendary carpet, and common trope in fantasy fiction. Vintage movie posters celebrity autographs original movie posters autographed sports memorabilia circus posters magic carpet, 1951, lucille ball, lobby card set magic carpet, 1951original vintage lobby card setstarring lucille ball and john agar1951 near mint lobby card set. The film was also lucille balls last film before she and her husband, bandleader desi arnaz, began their television series, i love lucy, one of the most successful shows in television history. The magic carpet is a film directed by lew landers with lucille ball, john agar, patricia medina, george tobias, year. The adult ramoth john agar becomes masked hero the scarlet falcon. Dec 03, 2016 the disposable film in question, the magic carpet 1951, was produced for columbia pictures by sam katzman, who specialized in bmovies and serials, and in the same year was attached to projects like the jungle jim entry fury of the congo, the george washington historical fiction when the redskins rode, and the 15chapter captain video, master. The magic carpet was the first release of producer sam katzmans esskay pictures co. The film stars lucille ball, john agar, patricia medina, george tobias, raymond burr, gregory gaye, rick vallin and gary klein.
In the postwar years, arabian fantasies were incredibly popular. The magic carpet is a 1951 american adventure film directed by lew landers and written by david mathews. Hoping to force lucille ball into breaking her contract, columbia pictures chieftain harry cohn assigned her to the lowbudget arabian nights escapade the magic carpet. The magic carpet 1951 with images magic carpet, movie. Previously folded, fold wear, some scuffing throughout, some edge wear, small tears along left and right borders, slight creasing in all corners, singlesided. The phoenix and the magic carpet is a dated 90s movie with bad child acting and cheesy special effects. Any scene with lucy and a very confused raymond burr is hilarious and she clearly is between tv shows and running not walking through this silly funny film. They are typically used as a form of transportation, and can quickly or instantaneously carry users to their destination. A dethroned ruler becomes a masked avenger to win back his throne and his lady love. Playle2008061235nky visit my store for over 16,000 historical photos, postcards, books and games. Starring lucille ball, john agar, patricia medina, george tobias. The magic carpet is a 1951 adventure film based on the arabian nights stories. Stirred by the conditions in his country, he infiltrates the palace and plans a rebellion. Very rare film clip from the motion picture, the magic carpet starring lucille ball, john agar and raymond.
Hokeyhammy fantasy yarn shot on colourful studio sets with arabian prince john agar flying around on a tatty rug. The magic carpet 1951 plot summary 1 abdullah has reached manhood as the son of a physician without knowing he is the true caliph of islam. The magic carpet was basically a screwyou from harry cohn, columbias head of production, who forced contract player ball to do the bpicture to finish out her contract. Gallery of 8 movie poster and cover images for the magic carpet 1951. Princess narah lucille ball, sister of the fake ruler, is attracted to him until she learns he plans a.
Despite peter ustinovs best efforts at bringing gravitas to the role of the phoenix, his efforts are marred by a phoenix that looks less like a majestic mythological creature and more like a storebought cornish game hen with a chicken puppet head stuck on top. Arabian nightstype of tale stars agar as a deposed prince trying to free his people from the evil rule of the caliph, the princess narah lucille ball and his vizier, played by burr. A dethroned ruler becomes a masked avenger to win back his throne and his lady. With lucille ball, john agar, patricia medina, george tobias. Magic carpet, the 1951 vintage original movie poster u. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The magic carpet 1951 fantastic movie musings and ramblings. The magic carpet 1951 stream and watch online moviefone. Goofily enjoyable, the magic carpet 1951 is a routine but notably lively and colorful arabian nightstype adventure remembered today as the ignominious final film of lucille ball before embarking upon that iconic sitcom of hers, i love lucy, that same year. Movie still 1st generation aka original promo photo size. Abdullah john agarhas reached manhood as the son of a physician without knowing he is the true caliph of islam. When his parents, the caliph and queen, are murdered by usurper ali gregory gaye, the newborn ramoth is delivered to the safety of his uncle, ahkmid william fawcett, via a magic carpet. The magic carpet 1951 1018 1951 us adventure, fantasy 1h 24m user score.
One of the stories in the one thousand and one nights relates how prince husain, the. The magic carpet 1951 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The film was released on october 18, 1951, by columbia pictures. The magic carpet action arabian nightstype of tale stars agar as a deposed prince trying to free his people from the evil rule of the caliph and his vizier, played by burr.