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.”
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.
Top Cast
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J. Warren Kerrigan
Samson
George Periolat
Manoah
Lule Warrenton
Manoah's Wife
Cleo Madison
Philistine
Kathleen Kerrigan
Delilah
Edith Bostwick
Zorah, Samson's wife
Rose Gibbons
Sister of Zorah
William Worthington
Ladal
Marion Emmons
A Philistine lad
Harold Lloyd
Bearded Philistine Extra (uncredited)
Frank Borzage
Bearded Philistine Extra (uncredited)
Mayme Kelso
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Hal Roach
Bearded Philistine Extra (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Farrell MacDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- James Dayton
- Original Title
- Samson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Victor Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Farrell MacDonald
James Dayton, Lorimer Johnston
Department Leadership Roster
J. Farrell MacDonald
Director
Lorimer Johnston
Writer
James Dayton
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Samson.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samson
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Samson?
The principal cast of Samson includes J. Warren Kerrigan, George Periolat, Lule Warrenton, Cleo Madison, Kathleen Kerrigan.
When was Samson released and how long is it?
Samson was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Samson?
Samson holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).