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Salomé (1923)

6.3/10 1923 1h 14m Released

Based on Oscar Wilde's play, the films tells the story of how Salomé agrees to dance for King Herod in return for the head of John the Baptist.

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Top Cast

Alla Nazimova
Alla Nazimova
Salomé
Nigel De Brulier
Nigel De Brulier
Jokaanan, the Prophet
Mitchell Lewis
Mitchell Lewis
Herod, Tetrarch of Judea
Rose Dione
Rose Dione
Herodias, wife of Herod
Earl Schenck
Earl Schenck
Narraboth, Captain of the Guard
Arthur Jasmine
Arthur Jasmine
Page of Herodias
Frederick Peters
Frederick Peters
Naaman, the Executioner
Louis Dumar
Louis Dumar
Tigellinus

Reviews

CinemaSerf 7/10

Yikes, but I wonder what the good old Code would have made of this hugely sexually fluid and charged interpretation of Oscar Wilde's story of the bible's ultimate temptress. It's Alla Nazimova who takes the top billing as she sets her sights on the prophet "Jokaanan" (a shockingly wooden Nigel De Brulier) who sees her as little better than the spawn of Satan. Determined that she isn't going to be spurned, she shifts…

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FAQ about Salomé

What is Salomé about?
Based on Oscar Wilde's play, the films tells the story of how Salomé agrees to dance for King Herod in return for the head of John the Baptist.
When was Salomé released?
Salomé was released in 1923.
What genres does Salomé belong to?
Salomé is categorised as Drama, Fantasy, Horror.
Who stars in Salomé?
The cast of Salomé includes Alla Nazimova, Nigel De Brulier, Mitchell Lewis, Rose Dione, Earl Schenck.