---
title: "The Wizard of Baghdad"
year: 1961
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wizard-of-baghdad-1961"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 422906
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Wizard of Baghdad (1961) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wizard-of-baghdad-1961

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Wizard of Baghdad is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Clover Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A failed genie gets a final mortal chance to fulfill a prophecy in Baghdad."

### Why Watch
- follows a genie's quest in Baghdad
- features a high-stakes prophecy

### Caveats & Content Note
- the protagonist has a history of many failures
- it is a last chance scenario
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries a comedy genre classification.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, adventure, fantasy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: George Sherman
- **Networks / Studios**: Clover Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Diane Baker** as *Princess Yasmin*
- **Dick Shawn** as *Genii-Ali Mahmud*
- **Barry Coe** as *Prince Husan*
- **Robert F. Simon** as *shamadin*
- **Vaughn Taylor** as *Norodeen*
- **Stanley Adams** as *Warden Kvetch*
- **Bill Mumy** as *Aladdin*
- **John van Dreelen** as *Sultan Julnar*
- **Michael David** as *Chieftain Meroki*
- **William Edmondson	** as *Asmodeus*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released on 03/03/1961 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

### Q: What genre is the film?
The movie is classified as a comedy.

### Q: What is the main character's situation?
A genie is turned mortal after many failures and sent to Baghdad.

### Q: What is the main task in the film?
As a last chance to prove himself, he must help a prince and princess fulfill a prophecy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Wizard of Baghdad — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/422906)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*