Chu Chin Chow
VCI is pleased to present this very rare 1934 British classic,  based on the original Oscar Asche stage production which set records during  its initial run of 2,238 performances at His Majesty's Theatre. Chu Chin  Chow is entertainment on a generous scale, with an amazing story in the  style of the Arabian Nights, an exceptional cast, a splendid musical score  and a bright and richly mounted production. The movie is a musical  retelling of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, complete with fantastic  tortures and half clad slave girls. The production boasted lavish sets by  ErnÃ¶ Metzner and cinematography by Max Greenbaum, both top artists from  the German Expressionism era. The original film was 102 minutes long. It  was then cut by both British and American Distributors to 93 minutes and  finally to 78. VCI's release is a three-disc box set containing the  restoration of the original 102 minute version, along with the American  version titled Ali Baba Nights, and as a bonus, the very rare 1935 film  Abdul the Damned starring Fritz Kortner, who played Abu Hassan in Chu Chin  Chow.Bonus Features:Original 'Uncut' British Production -  Digitally Remastered| Commentary Track by Jay Fenton| Bonus: "Ali Baba  Nights" - Cut-down American Version of "Chu Chin Chow"| Bonus: "Abdul the  Damned" - Rare Classic Film starring Fritz Kortner (star of "Chu Chin  Chow")| Collectible 'Liner Notes' Booklet by Jay Fenton| Anna May Wong  Glamour Photo Gallery| Poster & Lobby Card Gallery| Pressbook Gallery|  Bonus Music Tracks - "Vocal Gems from Chu Chin Chow"| Bonus Footage of Anna  May Wong.Specs:2-DVD5s + 2-DVD9; 102 minutes; B&W; 1.33:1 Aspect  Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1934; SRP - $29.99.