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King Solomon's Mines (1950)

★ 6.7Approved98 minDirector: Compton Bennett

1950 film by Andrew Marton, Compton Bennett

King Solomon's Mines is a 1950 American adventure film, the second film adaptation of the 1885 novel by H. Rider Haggard. It is directed by Compton Bennett and Andrew Marton, and stars Deborah Kerr, Stewart Granger and Richard Carlson. The screenplay was written by Helen Deutsch.

The film was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on November 24, 1950. It was a critical and commercial success, winning Best Cinematography (Color) and Best Film Editing at the 23rd Academy Awards, with an additional nomination for Best Picture.

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What is King Solomon's Mines about?
King Solomon's Mines (1950) — Guide Allan Quatermain helps a young lady (Beth) find her lost husband somewhere in Africa. It's a spectacular adventure story with romance, because while they fight with wild animals and cannibals, they fall in love. Will they find the lost husband and finish the nice connection
Is King Solomon's Mines based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is King Solomon's Mines scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.