Story of a Christian in ancient Rome who befriends a lion.Story of a Christian in ancient Rome who befriends a lion.Story of a Christian in ancient Rome who befriends a lion.
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- Chester Erskine
- Nicholas Ray(uncredited)
- Chester Erskine(screen adaptation)
- Ken Englund(screen adaptation)
- George Bernard Shaw(play)
- Stars
- Chester Erskine
- Nicholas Ray(uncredited)
- Chester Erskine(screen adaptation)
- Ken Englund(screen adaptation)
- George Bernard Shaw(play)
- Stars
Lillian Clayes
- Christian Woman
- (uncredited)
Harry Cording
- Soldier
- (uncredited)
Clint Dorrington
- Officer in Forest
- (uncredited)
Dick Elliott
- Ox Cart Driver
- (uncredited)
- Chester Erskine
- Nicholas Ray(uncredited)
- Chester Erskine(screen adaptation)
- Ken Englund(screen adaptation)
- George Bernard Shaw(play) (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaHarpo Marx was considered for the part of Androcles at one time. This would have been the first and only speaking role of Marx's career.
- GoofsThe Christians sing "Onward, Christian Soldiers" - a hymn published in 1871.
- Crazy creditsOpening credits prologue: ROME 161 A.D. IN THE REGION OF THE EMPEROR ANTONINUS
- ConnectionsFeatured in It's Showtime (1976)
- SoundtracksOnward, Christian Soldiers
(uncredited)
Music by Arthur Sullivan
Words by Sabine Baring-Gould
Sung by the marching Christians
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A Lion Named Tommy?
In reference to a previous comment, the Lion's name, Tommy, comes from the original text of Shaw's play at the end of Act II. Androcles also talks baby talk to the Lion while he is removing the thorn from his paw in the Prologue (or first scene) of the play. Also I think Victor Mature does a pretty good job as the Captain, although some might be put off by the clash of his accent and acting style with the rest of the mostly British cast. However, Mature's style is well suited to the no-nonsense, pragmatic officer trying desperately to save the patrician Lavinia from being sacrificed in the arena. He tells her to lie and recant her Christian beliefs if that is what it takes to save her life; then she can go home and believe whatever she wants. Mature's less polished acting style underscores his amoral pragmatism as well as his worldly desire for Lavinia. He is her temptation, her incentive the deny her faith. That she resists this demonstrates her dedication to her religion.
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- pholmer
- Feb 24, 2010
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By what name was Androcles and the Lion (1952) officially released in India in English?
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