When strongman Samson rejects the love of the beautiful Philistine woman Delilah, she seeks vengeance that brings horrible consequences they both regret.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Hedy Lamarr | ... | Delilah | |
| Victor Mature | ... | Samson | |
| George Sanders | ... | The Saran of Gaza | |
| Angela Lansbury | ... | Semadar | |
| Henry Wilcoxon | ... | Ahtur | |
| Olive Deering | ... | Miriam | |
| Fay Holden | ... | Hazelelponit | |
| Julia Faye | ... | Hisham | |
| Russ Tamblyn | ... | Saul (as Russell Tamblyn) | |
| William Farnum | ... | Tubal | |
| Lane Chandler | ... | Teresh | |
| Moroni Olsen | ... | Targil | |
| Francis McDonald | ... | Story Teller (as Francis J. McDonald) | |
| William 'Wee Willie' Davis | ... | Garmiskar (as William Davis) | |
| John Miljan | ... | Lesh Lakish | |
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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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21 September 1950 (Italy) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$3,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$28,800,000Company Credits
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Narrator: Before the dawn of history, ever since the first man discovered his soul, he has struggled against the forces that sought to enslave him. He saw the awful power of nature rage against him. The evil eye of the lightning... The terrifying voice of the thunder... The shrieking, wind-filled darkness enslaving his mind with shackles of fear. Fear bred superstition, blinding his reason. He was ridden by a host of devil gods. Human dignity perished on the altar of idolatry. And tyranny ...
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Written by Victor Young and Jesse Lasky Jr.
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Immediately after Dagon falls a column falls near the dias. As it tilts over the "stone" develops a crease as it falls. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Narrator: Before the dawn of history, ever since the first man discovered his soul, he has struggled against the forces that sought to enslave him. He saw the awful power of nature rage against him. The evil eye of the lightning... The terrifying voice of the thunder... The shrieking, wind-filled darkness enslaving his mind with shackles of fear. Fear bred superstition, blinding his reason. He was ridden by a host of devil gods. Human dignity perished on the altar of idolatry. And tyranny ...
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The Fat Philistine Merchant(uncredited)
Written by Victor Young and Jesse Lasky Jr.
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I've seen this movie many times. It is not extraordinary in any technical manner; the magic it weaves, is about the the stars, Hedy Lamarr and Victor Mature. Hedy Lamarr absolutely was a fantastic choice for this role. Imagine Betty Hutton playing Delilah; yes folks, it almost happened, and I am sure the movie would turned out to be absolutely ridiculous. Paramount did not spend big bucks for this movie, this is quite obvious; but with Lamarr as Delilah and Mature's Samson, this became a major example star-power. George Sanders won the acting laurels here. He was the quintessential powerful man; who understood that he could never completely dominate Delilah. Angela Lansbury was O.K., in a minor role. Edith Head effectively designed the costumes for Hedy; sexy, but not overwhelming (think Irene Shariff's over the top designs for Liz Taylor in Cleopatra). Hedy was sultry, sexy in a subtle and an utterly believable way; Mature was strong, the epitome of masculine strength, and totally confident that he could control and have his way with any woman. If Paramount and DeMille had agreed to add at least $1-2,000,000 to the budget; I think the film would have even been a bigger blockbuster than it was. Folks, this films was among the top five moneymakers, after its first release. Only Gone With The Wind, The Best Years of Our Lives, Duel In The Sun, and maybe Snow White. As of 1/51, S&D was in the top money-makers of all time. Pretty good for a half-bakrd effort and investment from Paramount and DeMille. Lamarr+Mature = 9/10, in my book.