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Still from King Solomon’s Mines — King Solomon’s Mines (1937) — Robert StevensonPhotographed by Glen MacWilliams

Poster for King Solomon’s Mines

Robert Stevenson

King Solomon’s Mines

King Solomon's Mines

United States / English / 1937 / 1h 20m

Drama Romance Adventure Action Action/Adventure

Letterboxd: 3.15/5·749 ratings·188 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Allan Quartermain and his team help a woman locate her father and hunt for treasure in Africa.

Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Stevenson

WriterMichael Hogan, Charles Bennett, Roland Pertwee, A.R. Rawlinson, Ralph Spence

CinematographerGlen MacWilliams

ComposerMischa Spoliansky

EditorMichael Gordon

Cast

as Umbopa

Cedric Hardwickeas Allan Quartermain

Anna Leeas Kathleen 'Kathy' O'Brien

Roland Youngas Cmdr. John Good

John Loderas Sir Henry Curtis

Frederick Leisteras Diamond Buyer

Robert Adamsas Twala

Tony Waneas Infadoos

Arthur Sinclairas O'Brien

Arthur Goulletas Sylvestra

Makubalo Hlubias Kapse

Mjujwaas Scragga

Sydney Fairbrotheras Gagool

Alf Goddardas Red

Double Feature

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Poster for FROM THE FAMILY OF REPTILES and THE ISLAND

FROM THE FAMILY OF REPTILES and THE ISLAND1974

Both directed by Robert Stevenson

King Solomon’s Mines (1937) | Criteria