Original film title in Malay and English: Aladdin Chinese title: 神燈 Directed by B. S. Rajhans Written by B. S. Rajhans (story), Haji Mahadi (dialogue) Songs and gurindam by Ahmad Jaafar Produced by Malay Film Productions (Shaw Brothers) In Malay Cast: Mariam, Ali Rahman, Jaafar Shah, Jaffar Wiryo, S. Shamsuddin Released January 1952 (in Singapore) Film Locations (in Singapore): Coastal kampung Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens) Model of the ‘Sultan Mosque’ The ever-imaginative film director B.S. Rajhans transplants the fable […]

Categories: Malay, Narrative Feature, Singapore • Tags: Aladdin, Arabian Nights, B.S. Rajhans, Haw Par Villa, Kampong, Magic Lamp, Malay film, Singapore, Sultan Mosque, Tiger Balm Gardens