Paramount (Cecil B. DeMille Production)
Scripted by Jesse L. Lasky and Fredric M. Frank, Cecil B. DeMille’s Samson and Delilah is a vulgar, historical kitsch done with the spectacular grandeur associated with this filmmaker.
Starring Victor Mature and Hedy Lamarr, this biblical epic was a smash hit when released, December 22, 1949, occupying the year’s third position as top-grosser.
Oscar Alert
Oscar Nominations: 5
Art Direction-Set Decoration (color): Hans Dreier and Wlater Tyler; Sam Comer and Ray Moyer
Cinematography (color): George Barnes
Costume Design (color): Edith Head, Dorothy Jeakins, Elois Jenessen, Gile Steele, and Gwen Wakeling
Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture: Victor Young
Special Effects
Oscar Awards: 2
Cinematography
Scoring
