King Solomon’s Mines (1937): Cast & Plot
King Solomon’s Mines is a 1937 adventure drama directed by Robert Stevenson, starring Cedric Hardwicke as Allan Quartermain, Anna Lee and Arthur Sinclair. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is King Solomon’s Mines About?
The premise of King Solomon’s Mines without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
White hunter Allan Quartermain and his enigmatic guide help a young Irish woman locate her missing father in unexplored Darkest Africa.
King Solomon’s Mines Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- witchcraft
- colonialism
- cigar smoking
- 19th century
- expedition
- year 1881
- year 1882
- kimberley south africa
- big game hunter
- diary entry
- journal writing
- writing in a diary
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- campfire
- delirious man
- african tribe
- father daughter relationship
- desert crossing
- ox drawn wagon
- english nobleman
- thirst
- sandstorm
- punched in the face
- african village
- female witch doctor
- battle
- uprising
- revolt
- crushed by falling rock
- stabbed to death
- ritual killing
- tribal chief
- local guide
- evil witch doctor
- broken leg
- diamond
- 1880s
- lie
- singing
- waterfall
- walking in the desert
- findind water and a forest
- coconuts
- coincidence
- thirsty
- woman
- father
- young
- remade
- quest adventure
- jungle adventure
King Solomon’s Mines Cast & Characters
Cedric Hardwicke leads the cast as Allan Quartermain, with Anna Lee as Kathleen 'Kathy' O'Brien and Arthur Sinclair as O'Brien. Directed by Robert Stevenson; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Stevenson
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Cedric Hardwicke as Allan Quartermain - Anna Lee as Kathleen 'Kathy' O'Brien
- Arthur Sinclair as O'Brien
- Arthur Goullet as Sylvestra
Also Starring in King Solomon’s Mines
· 11 more- Paul Robeson Umbopa
- John Loder Sir Henry Curtis
- Roland Young Cmdr. John Good
- Robert Adams Twala
- Sydney Fairbrother Gagool
- Tony Wane Infadoos
- Frederick Leister Diamond Buyer
- Alf Goddard Red
- Mjujwa Scragga
- Makubalo Hlubi Kapse
- Ben Kubela
More from Robert Stevenson
More films directed by Robert Stevenson, best-rated first: Mary Poppins, Blackbeard's Ghost, Old Yeller and Darby O'Gill and the Little People.
King Solomon’s Mines Plot Summary
What happens in King Solomon’s Mines from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1882, the dream of striking it rich pulls two hopefuls from the shadows of Kimberley toward a dangerous journey across South Africa’s vast landscapes. Kathleen ‘Kathy’ O’Brien and her father, Patrick “Patsy” O’Brien, chase a rumor of diamonds and fortune, but their stubborn optimism needs a seasoned hand. They persuade the wary Allan Quartermain to drive them toward the coast in his sturdy wagon, trusting his reputation as a rugged, resourceful adventurer to lead them to a life they’ve only glimpsed in stories and the glare of glittering stones.
Full summary
The whole story of King Solomon’s Mines, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know King Solomon’s Mines?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the seasoned adventurer hired to guide the party across South Africa?
King Solomon’s Mines Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Les Mines du Roi Salomon” and “Las minas del rey Salomon”.
- Also known as
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- Les Mines du Roi Salomon
- Las minas del rey Salomon
- König Salomons Diamanten
- Les mines del rei Salomó
- Копальні царя Соломона
- Le miniere di Re Salomone
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King Solomon’s Mines FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of King Solomon’s Mines, each answered in a sentence.
How long is King Solomon’s Mines?
King Solomon’s Mines runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was King Solomon’s Mines released?
King Solomon’s Mines was released on June 17, 1937.
Who directed King Solomon’s Mines?
King Solomon’s Mines was directed by Robert Stevenson.
More films by Robert Stevenson Who is in the cast of King Solomon’s Mines?
King Solomon’s Mines stars Cedric Hardwicke as Allan Quartermain, Anna Lee as Kathleen 'Kathy' O'Brien and Arthur Sinclair as O'Brien, among 15 credited actors.
Does King Solomon’s Mines have a post-credit scene?
No. King Solomon’s Mines has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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