Delightful early animated fantasy based on tales from the Arabian nights. Tricked by a magician into jumping on a flying horse, the titular prince is transported to foreign lands where he encounters beauties and beasties aplenty. Fairy tale lovers will be intrigued by the slightly different take on Aladdin and his magical lamp.The film uses a distinctive silhouette animation technique which suits the limitations of early film - and remains fresh nearly hundred years on. The version I saw also benefited from a few spots of narration, penned by the original director, Lotte Reiniger and was in the original tinted colour.
Verdict: The original colour feature animation.
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