Enter beautiful Princess Salome, Herod's long-absent stepdaughter. [2], Bosley Crowther of The New York Times called the film "a flamboyant, Technicolored romance" with "a righteously sanctimonious air, suggesting the whole thing is intended to be taken on a high religious plane. Queen Herodias greets her daughter warmly when she arrives at the palace, and becomes aware of the lecherous intentions of the king, who marvels at the beauty of his stepdaughter/niece. But Salome and her lover Claudius (Stewart Granger) are (contrary to Scripture) nearing conversion to the new religion. All we saw was a supposedly educational film on the story of the death of John the Baptist. AKA: Salomé, Salome: The Dance of the Seven Veils. [4], According to her biographers, Hayworth's erotic Dance of the Seven Veils routine was "the most demanding of her entire career", necessitating "endless takes and retakes". For other uses, see. He then rushes off to Jerusalem on horseback to seek his release. Did Rita Hayworth specifically request Helen Hunt to be the Hair Stylist or was this just coincidental. (And years later, on the soap opera "Santa Barbara", Anderson "retired" her theatrical style to fit in with the medium she had joined).As for Stewart Granger, the handsome actor must have felt underused in this stereotypical part. Knowing of Claudius's feelings for her, Salome seductively beguiles him in an attempt to have him arrest John the Baptist to spare her mother's potential death as an adulteress. Herodias sees the king's dawning lust for Salome as her means of bending the king to her will. Upset about a new Broadway musical's mockery of Greek mythology, the goddess Terpsichore comes down to earth and lands a part in the show. Comedy, Certificate: Passed The prophecy states that if a king of Judea kills the Messiah, he will suffer an agonizing death. $65.00. 8x10 Print Rita Hayworth Beautiful Fashion Portrait #RHEP. Alan Badel, Actor: The Day of the Jackal. Sex, torture and betrayal in Biblical Sodom and Gomorrah. The queen sends Salome away and consults with her advisor, who agrees that the queen can use the king's desire for Salome for her own benefit. Enter beautiful Princess Salome, Herod's long-absent stepdaughter. Salome sous-titres. Claudius and Salome both rush off to try to put their plans to save John into action. دانلود فیلم Salome 1953. [6], The film was a big hit in France, with admissions of 3,047,090. I could write a whole essay on the bad dialogue, but what's the point? [3] The film was based on the book The Good Tidings by William Sidney; Robert Ardrey wrote the first script. What to Watch Latest Trailers IMDb TV IMDb Originals IMDb Picks IMDb Podcasts Awards & Events Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys Women's History Month STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events After her banishment from Rome, Jewish Princess Salome returns to her Roman-ruled native land of Galilee where prophet John the Baptist preaches against Salome… Rita Hayworth co-stars with famed recording artist Tony Martin in this musical comedy featuring the music of Andre Kostelanetz and his orchestra. در سرزمین امپراتور "تیبریوس"، "جان باپتیست" مردم را بر علیه "شاه هرود" و "ملکه هرودیاس" راهنمایی می کند. He interrupts her angry tirade by stealing a long kiss, which shocks her. She has disposed of Herod's chief rival, and causes his wife to be killed through her own treachery. "Rita's Back to Her Dancing In a Spectacular 'Salome'". [1] [2] Let our editors help you find what's trending and what's worth your time. 54, is an opera in one act by Richard Strauss.The libretto is Hedwig Lachmann's German translation of the 1891 French play Salomé by Oscar Wilde, edited by the composer.Strauss dedicated the opera to his friend Sir Edgar Speyer.. Hayworth's dance is really a Dance of the Six Veils, as she never removes the seventh and therefore remains fairly modestly clad to the end. As described in a film magazine, Salome uses her wiles in pursuit of King Herod, whose power she desires. This film was the last produced by Hayworth's production company, the Beckworth Corporation. Edward Z. Epstein and Joseph Morella (1984). Written by Charles Laugton makes a geat Herod Antipas, and Rita Hayworth is a usual worth a second, a third, and a fourth look. Enter beautiful Princess Salome (Rita Hayworth), Herod's long-absent stepdaughter. "Whitewashed 'Salome' Afflicted With Variety of Phony Elements". With Rita Hayworth, Stewart Granger, Charles Laughton, Judith Anderson. He dismisses the Baptist as a threat, and tells Claudius there are many such prophets in the land, mentioning a miracle worker in Jerusalem. Salome is appalled by this suggestion, as it would mean surrendering her will and body to Herod, and becoming his possession. As King Herod, Charles Laughton plays the role with an underlying sympathy towards his subjects which he tries to maintain because of earlier prophecies and a tragedy concerning his own father who died after the birth of Christ. Nightclub singer and her brother-in-law try to find her husband's killer. Although based on the New Testament story, the film does not follow the Biblical text and is highly fictionalized, critically passing the blame of John the Baptist's death wholly upon her mother. I watched it again out of curiosity, and found it more entertaining. Uppgiften om hennes namn kommer från den judiske historikern Josefus. Salome,' at Rivoli, Stars Rita Hayworth as Enchantress of the Biblical Story". I costumi di Rita Hayworth sono stati disegnati da Jean Louis . The latter wants John dead, but Herod fears to harm him due to a prophecy. Lot, leader of the Hebrews, believes his people can co-exist with the Sodomites, a disastrous decision. The latter wants John dead, but Herod fears to harm him due to a prophecy. Title: The king believes John the Baptist is the Messiah because of the mistaken belief of some peasants. The music score was by George Duning, the dance music by Daniele Amfitheatrof and the cinematography by Charles Lang. Sujata Rubener, Actress: Flame of Calcutta. Seeing Anderson's performance brought back memories of Sian Phillip's much more subtle performance as the evil Livia in "I, Claudius". Salome (1953) Trailer Ο Χορός της Σαλώμης : Η πριγκίπισσα Σαλώμη, θετή κόρη του βασιλιά Ηρώδη, επιστρέφει στη Γαλιλαία μετά από εντολή του Τιβέριου Καίσαρα. Gallery of 24 movie poster and cover images for Salome (1953). Hopkins, Orval (April 8, 1953). Princess Salome (Rita Hayworth) is the daughter of King Herod (Charles Laughton) of Galilee. She is then is spared from the angry crowd by John the Baptist, who calms them and denounces violence. And to have his opening line quoting Julius Caeser saying, "I Came, I Saw, I Conquered" is just more reason for chuckles. Herodias sees the king's dawning lust for Salome as her means of bending the king to her will. By THOMAS M PRYOR Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: William B. Davis Exposes Smoke And Mirrors, Is Al Pacino, 78, Dating Israeli Actress Meital Dohan, 39? Claudius clashes with the palace guards in an attempt to free John from his cell. She is the epitome of evil, yet unlike Phillip's Livia, Herodias is easy to see through. The Bible story has been changed drastically, as Salome now has a Roman suitor, and Herod and Herodias are at odds with each other but, hey, this is Hollywood stuff. She pleads with Claudius to take her from Galilee, but he tells her that he needs to reveal something to her before they can leave. Salome è un film biblico drammatico americano del 1953 diretto da William Dieterle e prodotto da Buddy Adler da una sceneggiatura di Harry Kleiner e Jesse Lasky Jr. La colonna sonora era di George Duning , la musica da ballo di Daniele Amfitheatrof e la fotografia di Charles Lang . Salome returns to the palace, upset by what she has heard. Vota esta película. In Italia uscì al cinema il 10 settembre 1953. When he brings sea water instead, she slaps him. Other than to be a "love interest" for Salome (and thus the hero), there is no important reason for his character to be there. The generally oppressive and shoddy atmosphere, in fact, is relieved only by hilarious over-playing by Judith Anderson as Herodias. The trial ends with the king imprisoning John the Baptist. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Salome_(1953_film)&oldid=1016763002, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat-LCCN identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 8 April 2021, at 22:50. Why is it that Hollywood believed that every ancient ruler had a British accent? In order to cover up his philandering ways, a married Broadway producer sets one of his dancers up on a date with a chorus girl for whom he had bought a gift, but the two dancers fall in love for real. "[12], This article is about the 1953 film. At the end of her dance she will ask him to set John free. 8 of 18 people found this review helpful. In the reign of emperor Tiberius, Gallilean prophet John the Baptist preaches against King Herod and Queen Herodias. Neither story creators nor Rita herself cast too much light on that. During the voyage Commander Claudius flirts with Salome, but she remains aloof. He made an almost instant impact on the stage in both modern and classical roles. The king visits Salome, who bids Claudius farewell from the balcony, and is irritated that she pays him attention. Although Salome does not care about the throne, Herodias insists on its importance, and exaggerates her fear of being stoned to death by John the Baptist's followers. She is known for her work on Flame of Calcutta (1953), The Wild Wild West (1965) and The Merry Widow (1952). View production, box office, & company info. Was this review helpful to you? Anderson had many brilliant film appearances, but she should have chosen to play this role in a less flashy light; if she had not let Herodias's obvious evil show through until towards the end, she would have turned in a better performance. Awards & Events. Pair Spotted Furniture Shopping, Salome (2013) & Wilde Salome (2011) | Review, rita hayworth 27/25 27_150-2_9=25_141 {0}, Movies That Worth imdb rating 9 and above. "[9] Orval Hopkins of The Washington Post called it "gee-whiz picture" with "tremendous" color shots, "startling" scenes aboard the Roman galley and some acting "of the scenery-chewing variety. Media in category "Salome (1953 film)" This category contains only the following file. A photographer for Life magazine comes to London to do a story on a local theater troupe which never missed a performance during World War II. Hon var Herodes Antipas styvdotter och omskrivs både i Matteusevangeliet (kapitel 14, vers 6) och Markusevangeliet (kapitel 6, vers 22), dock utan att nämnas vid namn. As Queen Herodias, Dame Judith Anderson steps right out of her theatrical role as the Greek heroine Medea. murder of firstborn males when Jesus was born, Box office information for Stewart Granger films in France. "' Flashbacks also reveal the backstage love ... See full summary ». The Red Tent (2014) Joseph - Genesis 37-50 The film stars Rita Hayworth as Salome, as well as Stewart Granger, Charles Laughton and Judith Anderson, with Cedric Hardwicke, Alan Badel and Basil Sydney. The latter wants John dead, but Herod fears to harm him due to a prophecy. Hayworth's dances for this film were choreographed by Valerie Bettis. Salome, Op. Salome hears that the prophet has been arrested; she thinks that Claudius did it for her, and apologizes to him for her behavior the night before. Herodias resents John's denunciation of her marriage to the king, her former husband's brother, for which John labels her an adulteress. Directed by William Dieterle. Drama: 5,0. Rusty Parker wins a contest and becomes a celebrated cover girl; this endangers her romance with dancing mentor Danny. Handsome and brave, he is still thrown to the wayside by the three other characters. Certificate: Passed But Salome and her lover Claudius (Stewart Granger) are (contrary to Scripture) nearing conversion to the new religion. Gerald Peary: Rita Hayworth - Collana Storia illustrata del cinema - Milano Libri, 1989 - … Laughton, usually hammy and over-the-top, gives quiet depth to the performance of the troubled king. $15.99. Ich habe den Eindruck, dass dieser Film nur produziert wurde um Rita Hayworth 1953 ihr Comeback zu ermöglichen. Debbie Reynolds Auction - costumes from "Salome" (5852147206).jpg 1,600 × 1,200; 241 KB One of his first critically acclaimed performances was as Romeo, opposite Claire Bloom's Juliet at the Old Vic. Against Claudius's wishes, who knows what happens to those who dance for the king, Salome dances a wild, enchanting dance in which she removes layers of clothing, which she knows will please Herod. Salomé is a 1918 American silent drama film produced by William Fox and starring actress Theda Bara Plot. "[11] The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote, "Salome seems wholly fake, even its vulgarity strikes one as lifeless ... Rita Hayworth, though she performs her dances like a Trojan, seems sadly to have lost her earlier vitality. + $4.95 shipping. Claudius tells them both of the miracle worker, whom John recognizes as his kinsman, the Messiah. This film was the last produced by Hayworth's production company, the Beckworth Corporation. Seated beside him, Herodias quickly seizes the chance to ask him to order John's death, and John is beheaded before Salome finishes her dance. Kashma Baba, the son of the famed Baghdad thief Ali Baba is a cadet in a medieval Persian military academy where he runs afoul of his rival Hussein, the evil Caliph's son. La prima del film avvenne a Los Angeles il 13 febbraio 1953; venne quindi distribuito nelle sale cinematografiche americane il 24 marzo successivo.