this film and be one of my childhood favorite and i must say that and unlike some other film i like in that period the thief of bagdad have hold on to it quality while i grow up . this be not merely a film to be enjoy by child and it can be watch and enjoy by adult as well . the only drawback there be and be that one can not see past the bad effect ( compare to the effect nowadays ) like one could when one be a child . i remember nothing of those effect and of course it have be about ten year since i would see this film and when i be about eleven year old . who then watch effect . one only seek good story and entertainment and this be exactly what this film provide . in my mind this film be one of the first great adventure film of the 20th century . come to think of it i feel like the indiana jones film be quite a like this film . there be comedy and romance and adventure all in one and which create a wonderful mixture that will capture you from the beginning until the end and although the film be old and the music and style of the film be clearly not modern and it succeed in not be dusty and old . all of that be mainly due to the great story and the good directing and the good acting performance of the actor . in that department sabu ( a abu ) and conrad veidt ( a jaffar ) stand out and provide the comedic and the chill element of the film for the most part . great film and although an oldie and definitely a goldie . i hope someone have the brain and gut to release this one on dvd someday . positive .