The Thief of Bagdad (1940 film) Quotes

The Thief of Bagdad (1940 film) is a television show that first aired in 1970 . The Thief of Bagdad stopped airing in 1970.

It features Alexander Korda as producer, Miklós Rózsa in charge of musical score, and Georges Périnal as head of cinematography.

The Thief of Bagdad (1940 film) is recorded in English and originally aired in United Kingdom. Each episode of The Thief of Bagdad (1940 film) is 106 minutes long. The Thief of Bagdad (1940 film) is distributed by United Artists (UK/US).

The cast includes: Sabu Dastagir as Abu, John Justin as Ahmad, Conrad Veidt as Jaffar, Mary Morris as Halima, and Conrad Veidt as Jafar.

The Thief of Bagdad (1940 film) Quotes

Sabu Dastagir as Abu

• (Sabu Dastagir) "I am Abu the thief. Son of Abu the thief. Grandson of Abu the thief."

• (Sabu Dastagir) "How can you be so ungrateful?"
• (Genie) "Grateful? Slaves are not grateful. Not for their freedom."

Conrad Veidt as Jaffar

• (Conrad Veidt) "Strange how an unpleasant child can make a decent dog."

• (Conrad Veidt) "Forget Ahmad. He's no longer blind. For a man with eyes the world is full of women. Only I am cursed, that I can see only you."

• (Astrologer) "But she loves the blind man."
• (Conrad Veidt) "Do you call the lisping of two children in the garden love? Love she has yet to learn and I have yet to teach her."

Mary Morris as Halima

• (Mary Morris) "Take my hand."
• (John Justin) "There is no need. My dog sees for me. He gives me more than he can ever receive; like all dogs."

John Justin as Ahmad

• (John Justin) "Oh ye, who Allah gave the gift of sight To fill your eyes with beauty and delight, Spare me a thought to whom your wondrous world Is but a city of eternal night. Alms for the love of Allah."

• (John Justin) "Are men only to be ruled by fear?"
• (Conrad Veidt) "Men are evil. Hatred behind their eyes, lies on their lips, betrayal in their hearts. You will learn one day, Great King, that there are three things that men respect: the lash that descends, the yoke that breaks, and the sword that slays. By the power and terror of these you may conquer the earth."

• (Princess) "Who are you?"
• (John Justin) "Your slave."
• (Princess) "Where have you come from?"
• (John Justin) "From the other side of time, to find you."
• (Princess) "How long have you been searching?"
• (John Justin) "Since time began."
• (Princess) "Now that you've found me, how long will you stay?"
• (John Justin) "To the end of time."
• (John Justin) "For me, there can be no more beauty in the world, than yours."
• (Princess) "For me, there can be no more pleasure in the world, than to please you."

• (Princess) "You don't look wicked. Are you a good Djinni?"
• (John Justin) "Not too good. Very good Djinni are just as tiresome as very good men."

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