Samson and Delilah 1950

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Samson and Delilah ★★★ 1950

The biblical story of the vindictive Delilah, who after being rejected by the mighty Samson, robbed him of his strength by shearing his curls. Delivered in signature DeMille style. Wonderfully fun and engrossing. Mature is excellent. 128m/ C VHS, DVD . Victor Mature, Hedy Lamarr, Angela Lansbury, George Sanders, Henry Wilcoxon, Olive Deering, Fay Holden; D: Cecil B. DeMille; C: George Barnes. Oscars '50: Art Dir./Set Dec., Color, Costume Des. (C).

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