Cleopatra (
Vivien Leigh) hasn't been on the throne of the Pharaohs of Egypt very long when Julius Caesar (
Claude Rains) pays a visit. Caesar finds the prospect of romance more tempting than he expected, since Cleopatra is a rare woman who is bright as well as beautiful. And for Cleopatra, a friendly relationship with the most powerful man in the world may pay dividends in the future.
—Dale O'Connor <daleoc@interaccess.com>