Cecil B. DeMille started setting BIBLE stories to film after WWII and this is one of the most intriguing tales from that set of cinematic productions. But, unless you're a kid or with kids or can get yourself into a kid-like mindset (the special effects are great) Hedy Lamarr is the reason to see this film. She was probably the most beautiful Delilah in Hollywood at the time. But, because of the sexist patriarchy which ruled (rules?) Hollywood, her very great intelligence was completely overlooked. Hedy was a math and science genius. She's credited with inventing a torpedo guidance system for the Allies in the early days of WWII, the fundamental scientific merits of which are still being mined today. Do a Google search on her and find out for yourself. In a way like Marilyn Monroe, Hedy was underrated by the philistines who surrounded her, but at least we can still look at her sensual beauty and dream of what could have been.
Review of Samson and Delilah
