The Palace of the Arabian Nights

The Palace of the Arabian Nights (1905)

10/06/1905
Adventure, Fantasy
21m

Overview

A poor but honest man wins great wealth, and the hand of a beautiful princess, after facing a series of exciting trials in the tunnels and catacombs of ancient Araby. Guided by the mysterious Khalafar, the troupe (alongside him go some cowardly scholars) encounter skeletons, fire-breathing lizards, and mirages on their journey through the lower world.

  • Georges MélièsDirector
  • Original Title

    Le palais des mille et une nuits

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    French

Keywords

  • silent film
  • arabian nights
  • short film