The Veils of Bagdad is a 1953 American adventure film directed by George Sherman and starring Victor Mature and Mari Blanchard.

[1][2] In 1560, Antar is sent by Selima, head of the Ottoman Empire, to prevent Pasha Hammam from attempting to overthrow the emperor.

In July 1952 Universal announced Victor Mature would star and Maureen O'Hara was his "likely" co-star.

[6] Eventually Maureen O'Hara asked to be relieved of the assignment and her role was taken by Universal contract player Mari Blanchard.

[8] The film also featured a young Stuart Whitman, who had just signed a long-term contract with Universal.