Though there probably will never be a biblical movie that is totally accurate let that not take away the spirit of these motion pictures. This was the first biblical movie I watched where I was truly mesmerized as a nine year old kid. To witness Samson's strength must have been a sight to behold.
Victor Mature was the perfect actor to play Samson. All others that have come after him never captured the essence the way he did. Who could be a more beautiful and alluring Delilah than Hedy Lamar? If the real Delilah looked anything like Hedy Lamar who could blame any man for falling to her seductive blandishments.
I love the poetic dialogue and subtext and the ending was spectacular. For it's day and the limitations as compared to todays CGI movies, it was amazing.
When Samson and Delilah are relaxing by the pool, Samson's description of God is the best of any biblical movie I have ever seen.
I saw this after having watched The Ten Commandments which came about 7 years later. I noticed that DeMille used a few of the actors from this movie.
Victor Mature was the perfect actor to play Samson. All others that have come after him never captured the essence the way he did. Who could be a more beautiful and alluring Delilah than Hedy Lamar? If the real Delilah looked anything like Hedy Lamar who could blame any man for falling to her seductive blandishments.
I love the poetic dialogue and subtext and the ending was spectacular. For it's day and the limitations as compared to todays CGI movies, it was amazing.
When Samson and Delilah are relaxing by the pool, Samson's description of God is the best of any biblical movie I have ever seen.
I saw this after having watched The Ten Commandments which came about 7 years later. I noticed that DeMille used a few of the actors from this movie.