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1 |
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English (ENG) |
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Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Judith Anderson, Stewart Granger, Rita Hayworth, Alan Badel, Charles Laughton, Basil Sydney, Maurice Schwartz, Arnold Moss William Dieterle |
 | Description: | Based on the New Testament, SALOME features the world under the reign of Tiberius Caesar (Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Rope). in the kingdom of Galilee, King Herod (Charles Laughton, Witness for the Prosecution) and Queen Herodias (Judith Anderson, Rebecca) are condemned to damnation by the prophet John the Baptist (Alan Badel, the Day of the Jackal), who claims that Herodias is an adulteress. Meanwhile, Herod's stepdaughter, Salome (Rita Hayworth, Gilda), is banished back to Galilee for attempting to marry a Roman noble. Upon her return, she falls for Claudius (Stewart Granger, King Solomon's Mines), who converts to Christianity. As John the Baptist is captured and put up for execution by Herodias, Salome dances for John's survival. Newly remastered."Salome" (1953) is a captivating historical drama available on DVD, produced by Spe. This classic film stars the legendary Rita Hayworth as Salome, delivering one of her most memorable performances with grace and intensity. The movie is directed by William Dieterle, an acclaimed filmmaker known for his work on "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1939) and "Portrait of Jennie" (1948). Supporting cast includes Stewart Granger, celebrated for roles in adventure classics like "King Solomon's Mines," and Charles Laughton, whose Oscar-winning performance in "The Private Life of Henry VIII" remains iconic.
Rita Hayworth was one of Hollywood?s brightest stars during the Golden Age, renowned for films such as "Gilda" and "Cover Girl." Her charisma shines through in this biblical epic that reimagines the story of Salome with lavish sets and costumes. Director William Dieterle brought his European sensibility to Hollywood cinema, earning critical acclaim across genres.
Spe is recognized for producing high-quality home entertainment products that bring timeless classics back into circulation. Their commitment to preserving cinematic history ensures that masterpieces like ?Salome? are accessible to new generations.
This DVD edition offers fans a chance to experience stunning performances from some of cinema?s greatest talents while enjoying exceptional picture quality provided by Spe?s dedication to excellence. |  | Actors: |
Cedric Hardwicke, Rita Hayworth, Stewart Granger, Charles Laughton, Judith Anderson, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Alan Badel, Sujata and Asoka, Karl "Killer" Davis, Albert Roscoe, Alfred Fremont, Asoka, Bertram Grassby, Bill Wilkerson, David Ahdar, Frederic Berest, G. Raymond Nye, Genevieve Blinn, George Leonard, Herbert Heyes, Italia Denubila, John E. Wood, Karl (Killer) Davis, Robert Ben Ali, Sujata, Theda Bara, Vera Doria, Basil Sydney, Maurice Schwartz, Arnold Moss, Rex Reason, Robert Warwick, Carmen D'Antonio, Michael Granger, Joe Shilling, David Wold, Ray Beltram, Joe Sawaya, Anton Northpole, Carlo Tricoli, Franz Roehn, William McCormick, Mickey Simpson, Eduardo Cansino, Barry Brooks, Lou Nova, Fred Letuli, John Wood, William Spaeth, Alel Pina, Jerry Pina, Henry Pina, Henry Escalante, Gillert Maques, Richard Rivas, Miguel Gutierez, Ramiro Rivas, Ruben T. Rivas, Hector Urtiaga, Duke Johnson, Earl Brown, Bud Cokes, George Khoury, Leonard George, Eva Hyde, Charles Wagenheim, Leslie Denison, Henry Dar Boggia, Michael Couzzi, Bobker Ben Ali, Don de Leo, John Parrish, Eddy Fields, Robert Garabedion, Sam Scar, Tristram Coffin, Bruce Cameron, John Crawford, Guy Kingsford, Carleton Young, Michael Mark, David Leonard, Maurice Samuels, Ralph Moody, Saul Martell, Paul Hoffman, Stanley Waxman, Jack Low, Bert Rose, Tom Hernandez, Trevor Ward, Fred Berest, Rick Vallin, George Keymas, Roque Barry, Italia De Nublia, Davis Ahdar, Charles Soldani, Dimas Sotello, William Wilkerson, Mario Lamm, Tina Menard |
 | Director: |
William Dieterle |
 | Producer: |
Buddy Adler |
 | Age rating: |
Suitable only for adults |
 | Manufacturer No.: |
SOYM9642771DVD |
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