King Solomon's Mines
Synopsis
White hunter Allan Quartermain and his enigmatic guide help a young Irish woman locate her missing father in unexplored Darkest Africa.
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Paul Robeson
Umbopa
Cedric Hardwicke
Allan Quartermain
Anna Lee
Kathleen 'Kathy' O'Brien
Roland Young
Cmdr. John Good
John Loder
Sir Henry Curtis
Frederick Leister
Diamond Buyer
Robert Adams
Twala
Tony Wane
Infadoos
Arthur Sinclair
O'Brien
Arthur Goullet
Sylvestra
Makubalo Hlubi
Kapse
Mjujwa
Scragga
Sydney Fairbrother
Gagool
Alf Goddard
Red
Ben Kubela
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Pertwee
- Original Score
- Mischa Spoliansky
- Original Title
- King Solomon's Mines
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Stevenson
Roland Pertwee, H. Rider Haggard, Michael Hogan, Charles Bennett, A.R. Rawlinson, Ralph Spence
Mischa Spoliansky
Glen MacWilliams
Michael Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Stevenson
Director
Michael Hogan
Writer
Charles Bennett
Writer
Roland Pertwee
Screenplay
A.R. Rawlinson
Writer
Ralph Spence
Writer
Glen MacWilliams
Director of Photography
Michael Gordon
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Solomon's Mines
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King Solomon's Mines about?
White hunter Allan Quartermain and his enigmatic guide help a young Irish woman locate her missing father in unexplored Darkest Africa.
Who directed King Solomon's Mines?
King Solomon's Mines was directed by Robert Stevenson.
Who stars in King Solomon's Mines?
The principal cast of King Solomon's Mines includes Paul Robeson, Cedric Hardwicke, Anna Lee, Roland Young, John Loder.
When was King Solomon's Mines released and how long is it?
King Solomon's Mines was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for King Solomon's Mines?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King Solomon's Mines was composed by Mischa Spoliansky.
Is King Solomon's Mines based on a book or true story?
King Solomon's Mines is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H. Rider Haggard".