The Golden Horde (1951)The princess of Samarkand and an English knight confront the armies of Ghengis Khan. Director:George Sherman |
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The Golden Horde (1951)The princess of Samarkand and an English knight confront the armies of Ghengis Khan. Director:George Sherman |
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Ann Blyth | ... |
Princess Shalimar
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David Farrar | ... |
Sir Guy of Devon
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George Macready | ... |
Raven the Shaman
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Henry Brandon | ... |
Juchi, Son of Genghis Khan
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Howard Petrie | ... |
Tugluk
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Richard Egan | ... |
Gill
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Marvin Miller | ... | |
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Donald Randolph | ... |
Torga
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Peggie Castle | ... |
Lailee
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Poodles Hanneford | ... |
Friar John
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In 1220, a small band of English crusaders arrives at Samarkand in Central Asia, just as the city and its ruling princess are threatened by the hordes of Genghis Khan. Lovely Princess Shalimar hopes to thwart the conqueror by guile, while Sir Guy wants to put up a brave (if ultimately hopeless) fight. Despite a mutual attraction, their conflicting projects threaten any hope of success either might have had alone. Fast-moving; bears little relation to history. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
I saw this about five years ago and don't remember the specifics, but I thought that Ann Blyth, whom I've always liked a lot, was very interesting in this role, as a very strong and forthright princess. She also looked beautiful in the costumes. I think she was far superior to the generally frazzled and annoyed Maureen O'Hara, and of course a better actress than campy Maria Montez, and should have been in perhaps a couple more costume dramas/exotic fantasies since she showed here that she had the capabilities of bringing such a character to life.