Hedy Lamarr
Delilah
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Samson and Delilah: Directed by Cecil B. DeMille. With Hedy Lamarr, Victor Mature, George Sanders, Angela Lansbury. When strongman Samson rejects the love of the beautiful Philistine woman Delilah, she seeks vengeance that brings horrible consequences they both regret.
- (8.6K)
- Drama, Family, History
- Cecil B. DeMille
- 1950-09-21
DeMille cast Hedy Lamarr (who was of Jewish descent, as was DeMille himself on his mother's side) as Delilah after screening the film The Strange Woman (1946), which featured Ian Keith (a contender for the role of the Saran).
- $2.9–3.1 million
- Victor Young
- Cecil B. DeMille
Samson And Delilah (1949) The glorious epic style of Cecil B. DeMille is exemplified in this story of the Bible's legendary strongman and the woman who seduces, then betrays him. 3,866 IMDb 6.8 2 h 7 min 1949. X-Ray 18+. Romance · Adventure · Historical · Drama. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $3.99. Buy. HD $12.99. More purchase. options.
- 127 min
In 1949, she starred as Delilah opposite Victor Mature's Samson in Cecil B. DeMille's epic Samson and Delilah (1949). This proved to be Paramount Pictures' then most profitable movie to date, bringing in $12 million in rental from theaters. The film's success led to more parts, but it was not enough to ease her financial crunch.
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Delilah : [Delilah turns and looks at the Saran] King of my love, I go to destroy your enemy and mine. Saran of Gaza : Delilah, Delilah. Delilah : My love is only for you. Saran of Gaza : A man who could stop the heart of a lion might stir the heart of a woman.
Jan 30, 2008 · Hedy Lamarr is top billed as Delilah and she has the most screen time. She hams it up playing the sexiest bitch since Vivien Leigh played Scarlet O'Hara . Victor Mature is Samson. He looks the part but acts only slightly more animated than an ironing board.
