Scorsese credits Michael Powell's film, The Thief of Bagdad, as a pivotal moment in sparking his love for filmmaking. The film's innovative special effects, including blue screen technology ...

The Thief of Bagdad is a testament to the rich history of fantasy as a major movie genre. Derived from “One Thousand and One Nights,” the 1924 film tells the story of a lovestruck thief who ...