Sins of Jezebel
Sins of Jezebel | |
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Directed by | Reginald Le Borg |
Written by | Richard H. Landau |
Based on | Books of Kings Books of Chronicles |
Produced by | Sigmund Neufeld |
Starring | Paulette Goddard George Nader Eduard Franz John Hoyt |
Narrated by | John Hoyt |
Cinematography | Gilbert Warrenton |
Edited by | Carl Pierson |
Music by | Bert Shefter |
Production company | Jezebel Productions |
Distributed by | Lippert Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $100,000[1] |
Sins of Jezebel is a 1953 American
Plot
In 9th century BC
Jezebel establishes the cult of Baal, her idol, in Israel and builds a temple. Jehovah, the God of the Israelites, delivers drought upon Israel because of the idolatry and sends his prophet Elijah to reprimand the people. Elijah prays to Jehovah and the drought ends.
Cast
- Paulette Goddard as Jezebel
- George Nader as Jehu
- Eduard Franz as Ahab
- John Hoyt as Elijah / Narrator
- Ludwig Donath as Naboth
- John Shelton as Loram
- Joe Besser as Yonkel
- Margia Dean as Deborah
- Carmen D'Antonio as Solo Dancer
Production
Paulette Goddard was signed to star in the film on April 22, 1953.[4] Margia Dean was cast as Deborah on May 11.[5] The film began shooting on May 13.[5] Interior scenes were shot at KTTV Studios[6] and exterior scenes were shot at Corriganville Ranch.
Release
Critical reception
Sins of Jezebel received mixed reviews from critics. The News and Eastern Townships Advocate described the film as "a spectacular Robert L. Lippert, Jr. production in gorgeous new Ansco Color."
As for the film's cast, The News and Eastern Townships Advocate praised Goddard's "fascinating performance" as she was "ideally cast" as Jezebel,[7] and The Toledo Blade commended the "competent job" of John Hoyt as Elijah.[8]
See also
- List of historical drama films
References
- ^ Parish, James Robert (1972). The Paramount Pretties. Arlington House Publishers. p. 390.
- ISBN 0835227863.
- Times Daily. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Paulette Goddard as 'Jezebel'". Variety. April 23, 1953.
- ^ a b "Dean Draws 'Sins' Role". Variety. May 12, 1953.
- ^ "Sins of Jezebel (1953) - Original Print Information". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ a b "At The Imperial: "Jezebel" Color Spectacle Stars Paulette Goddard In Title Role". The News and Eastern Townships Advocate. January 14, 1954. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
- ^ The Toledo Blade. Retrieved 29 September 2013.