Samson
"The story of the strongest man that ever lived. A tremendous "Six Reel" production that will hold your rapt attention from start to finish."
Originally released in 1914. Samson is a drama film. directed by J. Farrell MacDonald. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring J. Warren Kerrigan, George Periolat, and Lule Warrenton
Synopsis
Samson, an Israelite whose enormous strength is legendary, falls in love with Zorah, a Philistine, and marries her, overcoming his father Manoah's objections.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 1914
111 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
J. Warren Kerrigan
as Samson
George Periolat
as Manoah
Lule Warrenton
as Manoah's Wife
Cleo Madison
as Philistine
Kathleen Kerrigan
as Delilah
Edith Bostwick
as Zorah, Samson's wife
Rose Gibbons
as Sister of Zorah
William Worthington
as Ladal
Marion Emmons
as A Philistine lad
Harold Lloyd
as Bearded Philistine Extra (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
- Victor Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samson about?
Samson, an Israelite whose enormous strength is legendary, falls in love with Zorah, a Philistine, and marries her, overcoming his father Manoah's objections.
Who directed Samson?
Samson was directed by J. Farrell MacDonald.
How long is Samson?
Samson has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Samson released?
Samson was released on April 30, 1914 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Samson?
The main cast of Samson includes J. Warren Kerrigan, George Periolat, Lule Warrenton, Cleo Madison, Kathleen Kerrigan.