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“Sinbad the Sailor.” RKO. $29.95 ($19.95 until Sept. 1). The movies began exploiting Douglas Fairbanks Jr.’s family ties when he was 13, and though capable in sophisticated parts he was repeatedly drawn back to swashbuckling. This title role most resembled the characters his father played, and though not as acrobatic as Douglas Sr., his Sinbad exudes great energy, humor and charm. The 1947 picture is quite a sight--stylistically studio-bound with colors galumphing, photographed expertly by the great George Barnes. Not as campy as some other examples of ‘40s Hollywood Arabian Nights amour nor as witty and exciting as it might have been, “Sinbad” is still nifty, gaudy fun.