description King Solomon's Mines Overview
King Solomon’s Mines is a 1950 American adventure film adapting H. Rider Haggard's novel. Starring Deborah Kerr and Stewart Granger, it follows an expedition searching for lost treasure in South Africa. The movie gained attention as a significant cinematic interpretation of the popular 1885 story.
It appeals to viewers interested in classic adventure narratives and historical settings.
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info King Solomon's Mines Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1950 |
help King Solomon's Mines FAQ
What is the 1950 King Solomon's Mines film about?
Stewart Granger plays safari guide Allan Quatermain, who leads Elizabeth Curtis, played by Deborah Kerr, and her brother into East Africa to find Elizabeth's missing husband and the fabled mines. The 1950 film adapts H. Rider Haggard's 1885 novel, but its female-led search differs from the book. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/26446)
Was King Solomon's Mines filmed in Africa?
Yes, MGM shot much of the 1950 film on location in Africa, including areas in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanganyika. AFI lists Compton Bennett and Andrew Marton as directors and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as the production company. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/26446)
Is King Solomon's Mines a romance as well as an adventure?
Yes, the expedition gradually develops a romance between Quatermain and Elizabeth while the group faces danger and rival factions. AFI lists the film as a 24 November 1950 release with a runtime in the 102 to 105 minute range. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/26446)
Is the 1950 King Solomon's Mines the same film as the 1985 version?
No, they are separate adaptations of H. Rider Haggard's novel. The 1950 MGM film stars Stewart Granger and Deborah Kerr, while the 1985 version stars Richard Chamberlain and Sharon Stone and has a more comic action tone.
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