The latter wants John dead, but Herod fears to harm him due to a prophecy. He had received an Oscar nomination for The Life of Emile Zola (1937) but before that had had a long career directing films in his native Germany, his first in 1923 with a young Marlene Dietrich , before coming to Hollywood. 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. The early life of Elizabeth I, from her childhood until her accession to the throne of England in 1558. 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. She implores her mother to leave Galilee with her for her safety, but Herodias claims that she is trapped in a loveless and potentially deadly marriage to the king because she wishes to preserve the throne for Salome's sake. "Rita's Back to Her Dancing In a Spectacular 'Salome'". 11 May 2019 Meanwhile, Salome sneaks into the marketplace with several servants to hear John the Baptist speak. Helen Hunt was the Hair Stylist for several films which starred Rita Hayworth, "Gilda", "Salome" to name but two. because the film has potential and the right cast. Rod Crawford . I can bathe without his supervision. When he brings sea water instead, she slaps him. 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.

after decades, it is not a real sin and it is a wise option to see it as piece from a long chain of religious/historical films from the "50. but the case of "Salome" remains different. On the boat escorting her home, Salome meets Claudius, a Roman soldier assigned to the palace of Herod. | After her banishment from Rome, Jewish Princess Salome returns to her Roman-ruled native land of Galilee where prophet John The prophecy states that if a king of Herod kills the Messiah, he will suffer an agonizing death. She is then is spared from the angry crowd by John the Baptist, who calms them and denounces violence. The last scene shows Salome and Claudius listening to Christ (whose face is not shown) delivering the Sermon on the Mount. the first temptation is to criticize it.

The friendship between two tramp boat owners is threatened by the arrival of a beautiful and seductive passenger. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Comedy. A cuckolded embezzler on the verge of suicide is helped by a tout, an alcoholic playwright, and a pick-up girl to reimburse the money with a gambling sting. for the simple motif than it is not an ordinary film from the "50. and only way to discover it out of not inspired solution of script or director vision is ... to imagine it. Edward Z. Epstein and Joseph Morella (1984). Salome ist ein US-amerikanischer Monumentalfilm von William Dieterle aus dem Jahr 1953 mit Rita Hayworth, Stewart Granger und Charles Laughton in den Hauptrollen. 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. He had previously appeared only in a British short film, The Stranger Left No Card (1952). The king believes John the Baptist is the Messiah because of the mistaken belief of some peasants. Part II, p. 10. "[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. (1952, Jun 17).

And the famous climactic dance turns out to have unexpected implications. The music score was by George Duning, the dance music by Daniele Amfitheatrof and the cinematography by Charles Lang. Flashbacks also reveal the backstage love ... See full summary ».

Written by Claudius tells them both of the miracle worker, whom John recognizes as his kinsman, the Messiah. after decades, it is not a real sin and it is a wise option to see it as piece from a long chain of religious/historical films from the "50. but the case of "Salome" remains different. After she leaves, Claudius rushes to the king to plead for John the Baptist's release, but is unable to persuade him. Remind him I do not want a Roman in here. Horrified, she renounces her mother Herodias, who planned and ordered the execution, and like Claudius, becomes a Christian convert. Sex, torture and betrayal in Biblical Sodom and Gomorrah. 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's parents, King Herod and Queen Herodias. Hopkins, Orval (April 8, 1953). the dance of Rita Hayworth, the sketch of the force of Charles Laughton, Judith Anderson in a role as game of stereotypes. 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. A self-righteous missionary man seeks to save the soul of a former prostitute. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Salome_(1953_film)&oldid=978557406, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 15 September 2020, at 16:42. Salome returns to the palace, upset by what she has heard. The generally oppressive and shoddy atmosphere, in fact, is relieved only by hilarious over-playing by Judith Anderson as Herodias. SALOME 製作年度 1953年 上映時間 102分 製作国 アメリカ ジャンル ドラマ 監督 ウィリアム・ディターレ 脚本 ハリー・クライナー ジェシー・ラスキー・Jr 音楽 ジョージ・ダニング ダニエル・アンフィシアトロフ モリス・W・ストロフ The king visits Salome, who bids Claudius farewell from the balcony, and is irritated that she pays him attention.

Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Harry Kleiner (story), Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: William B. Davis Exposes Smoke And Mirrors, Is Al Pacino, 78, Dating Israeli Actress Meital Dohan, 39? 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. very hard. Was this review helpful to you?

Drama, History. When he refuses her request, she exits the room in anger. But Salome and her lover Claudius (Stewart Granger) are (contrary to Scripture) nearing conversion to the new religion. He dismisses the Baptist as a threat, and tells Claudius there are many such prophets in the land, mentioning a miracle worker in Jerusalem. (1953).

very hard. Herodias sees the King's dawning lust for Salome as her means of bending the King to her will. Title: This 1953 Technicolor version of Salome was directed by William Dieterle. In the reign of Tiberius Caesar (Sir Cedric Hardwicke), Gallilean prophet John the Baptist (Alan Badel) preaches against King Herod (Charles Laughton) and Queen Herodias (Dame Judith Anderson). but for director seems be more seductive the easy way. John's faith and words move Salome, who resolves to save his life. She works her charms on the show's producer and he... See full summary ». Hayworth's dances for this film were choreographed by Valerie Bettis. 0 of 0 people found this review helpful. Is Al Pacino, 78, Dating Israeli Actress Meital Dohan, 39? He then rushes off to Jerusalem on horseback to seek his release. but for director seems be more seductive the easy way. 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. After Marcellus, nephew of Caesar, petitions his uncle to marry Salome, he receives a message stating that he is forbidden to marry a "barbarian." Knowing the implications of his gift, she rejects it, reminding him that his queen is her mother. and it is the normal reaction. [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. Herod, enthralled by her dance, offhandedly muses that he would give half his kingdom for Salome. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: William B. Davis Exposes Smoke And Mirrors, 25 September 2018 View production, box office, & company info. Als literarische Vorlage diente Oscar Wildes Drama Salomé (1891). | Salome is a 1953 American Drama Biblical film directed by William Dieterle and produced by Buddy Adler from a screenplay by Harry Kleiner and Jesse Lasky Jr. During his departure, Herodias has manipulated Salome into thinking that the only way she can save her mother's life is by dancing for the king. And the famous climactic dance turns out to have unexpected implications. 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's parents, King Herod and Queen Herodias. Neither story creators nor Rita herself cast too much light on that.