Jupiter's Darling (film)

"Jupiter's Darling" (1955) is an MGM film, starring Esther Williams. In this film, Williams (playing the Roman woman Amytis) helps Hannibal swim the Tiber River to take a closer look at Rome's fortifications. Amytis's boring fiance, Fabius, was played by George Sanders. [The plotline is taken from these two sites [http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jupiters_darling/ Rotten Tomatoes] and [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048239/ IMDB database] Last accessed 24 August 2007.]

The historical characters in the film include the Roman generals Fabius Maximus who plays the rival love interest (rather ahistorically), and Scipio Africanus who appears briefly. Among the Carthaginians, Mago Barca, and Maharbal also appear. [ [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048239/ "Jupiter's Darling" (1955) on imdb database] . Last accessed 24 August 2007]

The film, directed by George Sidney, was based on Robert Sherwood's film "The Road to Rome" (1927), an anti-war comedy, and the events in it deviate somewhat from real history. The score was by Burton Lane. ["Ibid."]

References

ee also

*List of films set in ancient Rome

External links

* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048239/ "Jupiter's Darling" (1955) on imdb database] . Last accessed 24 August 2007.
* [http://members.aol.com/mgmfan3/jupiter.html Cast and production credits for the film] . Last accessed 24 August 2007.
* [http://wm03.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:26805 Cover of VHS release of film] and more about the plot. Last accessed 24 August 2007.