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Samson and Delilah (1949)
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Though his people, the Israelites, are enslaved by the Philistines, Samson, strongest man of the tribe of Dan... See full summary » Director:Cecil B. DeMille |
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Cast
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| Hedy Lamarr | ... | ||
| Victor Mature | ... | ||
| George Sanders | ... | ||
| Angela Lansbury | ... | ||
| Henry Wilcoxon | ... |
Prince Ahtur
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Olive Deering | ... |
Miriam
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Fay Holden | ... |
Hazelelponit
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Julia Faye | ... |
Haisham
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| Russ Tamblyn | ... |
Saul
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William Farnum | ... |
Tubal
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Lane Chandler | ... |
Teresh
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Moroni Olsen | ... |
Targil
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Francis McDonald | ... |
Story Teller
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William 'Wee Willie' Davis | ... |
Garmiskar
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John Miljan | ... |
Lesh Lakish
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Storyline
Though his people, the Israelites, are enslaved by the Philistines, Samson, strongest man of the tribe of Dan, falls in love with the Philistine Semadar, whom he wins by virtue of a contest of strength. But Semadar betrays him, and Samson engages in a fight with her real love, Ahtur, and his soldiers. Semadar is killed, and her sister Delilah, who had loved Samson in silence, now vows vengeance against him. She plans to seduce Samson into revealing the secret of his strength and then to betray him to the Philistine leader, the Saran. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>
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HISTORY'S MOST BEAUTIFUL AND TREACHEROUS WOMAN! (original print ad - all caps)Parents Guide:
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1.37 : 1
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Delilah: You know a better bait, Samson? Men *always* respond.
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"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on Monday, November 19th, 1951 with Hedy Lamarr and Victor Mature reprising their film roles. See more »Goofs
Factual errors: Although the Philistines did indeed worship a false god, "Dagon". Everything else about them as depicted in the film is untrue; not even the clothing corresponds with archaeological evidence. We now know the Philistine men shaved their facial hair and wore their head hair long, thanks to depictions of them found at the ruins of the actual area, where Philistia, used to be, which was not discovered until long after this movie had come out. The fact is that we do not know much about the Philistines at all. In fact, we do not even know whether or not Phillistine women were treated as equals by the men! See more »Quotes
Samson: The oldest trick in the world. Silk trap, baited with a woman.Delilah: You know a better bait, Samson? Men *always* respond.
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Crazy Credits
As Samson and Delilah starts, the title is written on scroll, that is opened, to be read. The remaining opening credits, after the scroll and title, are normal. Closing credits are normal, also. See more »
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