Cecil B. DeMille had the tendency to use many of his actors over and over again. For example, Olive Deering played on his Lux Radio show. In the opening scene of the film, we see the old man who took a knife to his stomach in the mud pits of "The Ten Commandments," as well as Deering playing another character known as Miriam. Henry Wilcoxon, who was with DeMille from the silent era, was also in both pictures, both he and Ms. Deering had better parts in this film as compared to 'Commandments,' though the Sam & Delilah was not nearly as good as the latter.
Hedi LaMarr was wonderful as the temptress Delilah. Did anyone see that Ms. LaMarr was similar looking to Susan Hayward? There are some scenes there where I thought Hayward was acting.
This biblical drama brings back the idea of hell hath no fury as a woman scorned. Let's not kid ourselves, Mature, as Samson, had to be quite gullible to be taken in by Delilah. It is only after tragedy befalls him that she becomes the sympathetic character when it's obviously too late.
Victor Mature was a perfect Samson with his strength really showing. George Sanders is in rare form as the evil king. I question the casting of Angela Lansbury as Delilah's doomed sister. Lansbury would really prove herself as a quality actress years later, but lacks being provocative here. Also, she wasn't exactly a raving beauty. She does have the bitter quality that would serve her far better in her future work.
Remember the fragrance of myrrh? It's mentioned in both films-10 Commandments and this one. Apparently, DeMille did his homework.
Hedi LaMarr was wonderful as the temptress Delilah. Did anyone see that Ms. LaMarr was similar looking to Susan Hayward? There are some scenes there where I thought Hayward was acting.
This biblical drama brings back the idea of hell hath no fury as a woman scorned. Let's not kid ourselves, Mature, as Samson, had to be quite gullible to be taken in by Delilah. It is only after tragedy befalls him that she becomes the sympathetic character when it's obviously too late.
Victor Mature was a perfect Samson with his strength really showing. George Sanders is in rare form as the evil king. I question the casting of Angela Lansbury as Delilah's doomed sister. Lansbury would really prove herself as a quality actress years later, but lacks being provocative here. Also, she wasn't exactly a raving beauty. She does have the bitter quality that would serve her far better in her future work.
Remember the fragrance of myrrh? It's mentioned in both films-10 Commandments and this one. Apparently, DeMille did his homework.