diff --git a/src/dialogs.py b/src/dialogs.py
index b7209ccf3..c48b47239 100644
--- a/src/dialogs.py
+++ b/src/dialogs.py
@@ -278,13 +278,14 @@ def show_file_open_dialog(parent=None, title=None):
 	f1.set_name(_("All files"))
 	f1.add_pattern("*")
 	chooser.add_filter(f1)
+	chooser.set_select_multiple(true)
 	
 	chooser.set_icon_from_file(common.get_pixmap("deluge32.png"))
 	chooser.set_property("skip-taskbar-hint", True)
 		
 	response = chooser.run()
 	if response == gtk.RESPONSE_OK:
-		result = chooser.get_filename()
+		result = chooser.get_filenames()
 	else:
 		result = None
 	chooser.destroy()