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"Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves"
1954
Directed by Jacques Becker

Ali Baba, played by Fernandel, accidentally discovers the magic hiding place of Abdul and his 40 thieves. With this unexpected treasure he buys a beautiful slave to be his wife, only to find his desires thwarted by the plans of the wronged thieves and the master of his new wife, in this comedy based on the old classic. French with English subtitles.  92 minutes.