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Douglas Elton Fairbanks Sr. (born Douglas Elton Thomas Ullman; May 23, 1883 – December 12, 1939) was an American actor and filmmaker, best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films. One of the biggest stars of the silent era, Fairbanks was referred to as "The King of Hollywood".
When Douglas Fairbanks swings down on the rope to meet Charlie, his foot is inside a loop at the end of the rope when he starts the swing in the wide shot, but when he lands in the tight shot, his foot is nowhere near the loop.
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May 22, 2024 · Douglas Fairbanks was an American motion picture actor and producer who was one of the first and greatest of the swashbuckling screen heroes. His athletic prowess, gallant romanticism, and natural sincerity made him “King of Hollywood” during the 1920s silent era of film.
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In the film, the title character, the mischievous and roguish Ahmed, the Thief of Bagdad (Douglas Fairbanks, Sr), stole a magic rope used to scale walls and rob people, including the royal family in the Palace of the Caliph (Brandon Hurst) in Bagdad.
Another of Fairbanks's strengths was his athleticism: he could do handsprings, swing from ropes, and even leap from rooftops. His acrobatics, done with a broad smile, were instant crowd...
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Thief of Bagdad, The (1924) -- (Movie Clip) Thief To Be Flogged Undeterred at seeing a compatriot punished, Douglas Fairbanks (title character) conducts business, escapes with his magic rope, and joins "His Evil Associate" (Snitz Edwards), in The Thief Of Bagdad, 1924.
