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 July 12, 2012
| Time: | 7-9:15 p.m. |
| Description: | The Biblical Film Series continues at the Harry Ransom Center with Cecil B. DeMille's "Samson and Delilah" (1949, 131 minutes), starring Hedy Lamarr and Victor Mature. Tickets available at 6:30 p.m. Mark your calendars for the final film in the series: Solomon and Sheba (1959) on July 26.
Based on the Biblical account found in the Book of Judges, this film tells the story of Samson (Mature), the strongest man in the tribe of Dan. After a confrontation takes the life of Samson's betrothed, Semadar (Angela Lansbury), her sister Delilah (Lamarr) vows to avenge her by seducing Samson, learning the secret of his strength and betraying him to the Philistines. The film runs 131 minutes.
This program is in conjunction with the exhibition The King James Bible: Its History and Influence, on display through July 29. |
| Location: | Harry Ransom Center (HRC) |
| URL: | More about this event... |
| Contact: | Kelsey M McKinney |
| Sponsor: | Harry Ransom Center |
| Admission: | Free; donations welcome |
| Categories: | Everyone, Film Screening |
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