Chu Chin Chow

In ancient Baghdad, the beautiful slave girl Zahrat is in love with the merchant Ali Baba. However, she is coveted by the wicked Vizier, who plans to force her into marriage. Ali Baba and his band of thieves must find a way to rescue Zahrat and defeat the Vizier.

The 1934 film adaptation of the popular stage musical 'Chu Chin Chow' was met with a generally positive reception, praised for its colorful spectacle and musical numbers. While not a critical darling by modern standards, it was considered a successful cinematic translation of its stage counterpart, offering escapist entertainment for audiences of the era.

• Appreciated for its lavish production values and faithful adaptation of the stage show's musical numbers.

• Found to be a charming and entertaining musical, though some critics noted the plot was somewhat thin.

• Lauded for its performances, particularly George Robey's comedic turn.

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The original stage musical 'Chu Chin Chow' was one of the longest-running shows in West End history, enjoying an initial run of 2,238 performances from 1916 to 1921.