1001 Arabian Nights

1001 Arabian Nights

Year: 1959

Runtime: 75 mins

Language: English

Director: Jack Kinney

AnimationComedyFantasy

In this animated retelling, Abdul Aziz Magoo—an ancestor of Mr. Magoo and Aladdin’s lamp‑selling uncle—presses his lazy nephew to find a wife. Aladdin falls for Princess Yasminda, but the evil Wazir kidnaps him, sending him on a quest for a magic lamp that grants three wishes and unlimited power.

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1

Magoo pushes Aladdin toward marriage

In his quest to push his nephew toward a traditional alliance, Magoo runs his lamp shop and presses Aladdin to settle down. He portrays marriage as a practical fix for a 'lazy' life, and little about love matters. This establishes the family dynamic and the stakes around a dowry-centered match.

Magoo's lamp shop
2

Wazir's siphoning and the plan to marry Yasminda to the richest man

Wazir secretly siphons money from the royal treasury, bankrupting the realm. He then engineers the Sultan's plan to have Yasminda wed the wealthiest man in the land—himself in effect. The scheming sets the stage for political manipulation and a forced royal match.

Royal treasury
3

Aladdin and Yasminda fall in love

During a royal procession, Aladdin and Yasminda meet and instantly fall in love. Their bond grows against the backdrop of courtly intrigue and external pressures. The romance introduces a personal stake in the political drama.

City streets during a royal procession
4

Aladdin enters the magic cave for the lamp

Wazir's plan hinges on Aladdin retrieving the lamp from the sealed magic cave, but the quest goes awry. Aladdin enters the cave and meets the genie, who promises power if he retrieves the lamp. He escapes the cavern with a chest of treasures that will shape the coming days.

Magic cave
5

Treasure dowry and the unintended wedding spoilers

Back at court, Magoo carries the cave treasure to the palace as a dowry. His naivety unintentionally spoils Wazir and Yasminda's wedding by demonstrating wealth and status. The royal ceremony is exposed to upheaval by this unexpected gift.

Royal Palace
6

Genie conjures wealth and unions

The genie conjures a palace and wealth for Aladdin, swaying the Sultan to approve the match. This magical display alters the political calculus and paves the way for Yasminda to marry Aladdin. Wazir watches as his ploy begins to unravel.

Sultan's palace
7

Wazir steals the lamp and exposes Aladdin

Wazir steals the lamp and wins the genie's allegiance, exposing Aladdin as a fraud. The revelation leads to Aladdin being condemned and sent to the scaffold. The kingdom braces for a grim outcome while the conspirators celebrate their supposed victory.

Palace / Execution scaffold
8

Magoo seizes the lamp from Wazir

In a surprising twist, Magoo inadvertently obtains the lamp from Wazir and gains the genie's allegiance. He survives Wazir's murder attempts and becomes a new power broker in the palace. This odd ally now holds the key to the fate of Aladdin and Yasminda.

Wazir's palace
9

Wazir is defeated by the sea

Wazir falls into the sea and is devoured by sharks, ending his schemes for good. The threat to Aladdin and Yasminda dissipates as order begins to return to the kingdom. The public breathes a sigh of relief as the criminals are dealt with.

Sea
10

Magoo asks genie to save Aladdin; the happy ending

Magoo uses the lamp to wish for Aladdin and Yasminda to live happily ever after. The genie rescues Aladdin from execution, restoring his honor. The couple weds, and the kingdom embraces their union.

Royal Palace

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