Babes in Bagdad
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Harry Lee Danziger
Gypsy Rose Lee
| Babes in Bagdad | |
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| Directed by | Edgar G. Ulmer |
| Written by | Felix E. Feist |
| Produced by | Edward J. Danziger Harry Lee Danziger |
| Starring | Paulette Goddard Gypsy Rose Lee |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
Release date |
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Running time | 79 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Babes in Bagdad is a 1952 American comedy film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer and starring Paulette Goddard and Gypsy Rose Lee.[2][3]
Arabian princess Kyra begins a strike, demanding equal rights for women, to the frustration of caliph Hassan. Supported by the Hassan's godson Ezar, Kyra enables Hassan to see the error of his polygamous ways. Hassan eventually selects his favorite wife, Zohara.
Cast
- Paulette Goddard as Kyra
- Gypsy Rose Lee as Zohara
- Richard Ney as Ezar
- John Boles as Hassan
- Thomas Gallagher as Sharkhan
- Sebastian Cabot as Sinbad
- MacDonald Parke as Caliph
- Christopher Lee as Slave Dealer
- Carmen Sevilla as Mohra
Production
Argentinian actor and singer Dick Haymes was announced as the film's star in June 1951.[4] By November, the role had been assigned to Robert Sterling[5] and then finally to John Boles, who had not appeared in a feature film since Thousands Cheer in 1943.[6]
Filming began in Barcelona, Spain in December 1951.[7]
Paulette Goddard's contract awarded her a percentage of the film's profits in addition to her salary.[8]
The Motion Picture Association of America repeatedly warned the producers that the film would be denied approval under the Motion Picture Production Code if Gypsy Rose Lee, famous as a stripper, removed any clothing during the film.[9]
Release
The film premiered in Shreveport, Louisiana on November 30, 1952.[1]
