Radio review – Lux – “Samson and Delilah” (1951) ***

Victor Mature and Hedy Lamarr repeat their famous roles as the legendary Biblical lovers. Both do well enough even though not supported by their physiques. It takes a particular slant on the story - Delilah is the sister of Samson's wife, who betrays him mostly because he rejects her... and later she begs his forgiveness and helps him bring the temple down. Also Samson only kicks arse because his wife is killed - not his wife is killed because he kicks arse. Enjoyable schlocky fun; you'll laugh with the all-American kid Saul at the end - I think he's meant to become the first King of Israel. "Gee, Samson" he says. Hedy Lamarr talks at the end and you can hear her accent - not detectable at all during her performance.