Samson and Delilah (1949)
An epic tale of strength and seduction! Journey through time to a gloriously extravagant setting of lust, violence, and treachery in this meticulously restored Oscar®-winning* masterpiece from legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille. Starring Hedy Lamarr and Victor Mature in the title roles, Samson and Delilah follows the story of the Bible's legendary strongman and the woman who seduces, then betrays him. Also featuring a young Angela Lansbury in one of her early film roles and eye-popping costumes from acclaimed designer Edith Head, Samson and Delilah was an instant classic that remains an enduring favourite. When strongman Samson rejects the love of the beautiful Philistine woman Delilah, she seeks vengeance that brings horrible consequences they both regret.
Primary Title
- Samson and Delilah
Date Broadcast
- 1949
Release Year
- 1949
Duration
- 133:00
Channel
- Media Services
Broadcaster
- The University of Auckland - Libraries and Learning Services
Owning Organisation
- The University of Auckland Library
Programme Description
- An epic tale of strength and seduction! Journey through time to a gloriously extravagant setting of lust, violence, and treachery in this meticulously restored Oscar®-winning* masterpiece from legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille. Starring Hedy Lamarr and Victor Mature in the title roles, Samson and Delilah follows the story of the Bible's legendary strongman and the woman who seduces, then betrays him. Also featuring a young Angela Lansbury in one of her early film roles and eye-popping costumes from acclaimed designer Edith Head, Samson and Delilah was an instant classic that remains an enduring favourite. When strongman Samson rejects the love of the beautiful Philistine woman Delilah, she seeks vengeance that brings horrible consequences they both regret.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Film out of copyright. Made for the University of Auckland's educational use.
Subjects
- Historical films--United States--History and criticism
- Man-woman relationships--Drama
- Feature films
Genres
- Drama
- Family
- History
Contributors
- Paramount Pictures Incorporated (Production Unit)
- Hedy Lamarr (Actor)
- Victor Mature (Actor)
- George Sanders (Actor)
- Angela Lansbury (Actor)
- Henry Wilcoxon (Actor)
- Jesse L. Lasky, Jr. (Screenplay)
- Fredric M. Frank (Screenplay)
- Harold Lamb (Original Treatments)
- Vladimir Jabotinsky (Original Treatments)
- Victor Young (Music)
- George Barnes (A.S.C.) (Director of Photography)
- Hans Dreier (Art Director)
- Walter Tyler (Art Director)
- Anne Bauchens (Editor)
- Cecil B. DeMille (Producer / Director)
Subjects
- Historical films--United States--History and criticism
- Man-woman relationships--Drama
- Feature films