Solomon and Sheba

Solomon and Sheba

Only once in 3000 years... anything like...

1959 · 139 min · ★ 6.4 · History, Romance, War

Near death, King David has a vision that his poet son, Solomon, should succeed him, rather than hot-headed Adonijah. Furious, Adonijah departs the court, swearing he will become king. Other rulers are concerned that Solomon's benevolent rule and interest in monotheism will threaten their tyrannical, polytheistic kingdoms. The Queen of Sheba makes an agreement with the Egyptian pharaoh to corrupt Solomon for their mutual benefit.

Directed by King Vidor · Written by Crane Wilbur

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