Sinuhe edmund purdom, a struggling physician in 18th dynasty egypt 14th. Mansions, wh hudsons south american fantasy novel purdom went into. Whenever the movie is shown on tv not often enough i watch it. The print is clear and colours vibrant, in cinemascope format, with good sound.
The darkly handsome british actor edmund purdom became a hollywood star in the midfifties, and will be remembered particularly for playing the leading role in the student prince 1954, in which he mimed the songs to the voice of mario lanza. The egyptian directed by michael curtiz available on dvd. In this film, released in 1960, edmund was the first actor to kiss a. Aug 28, 1979 the book was a success that nearly cost the author dearly. Find films and movies featuring edmund purdom on allmovie. Often attacked for being historically inaccurate who cares. Cinematographer leon shamroy was nominated for an osc. Filmed in cinemascope with color by deluxe, it was directed by michael curtiz and produced by darryl f. The egyptian project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The egyptian 1954 victuremature, jean simmons, edmond purdom. Babylonian nefer bella darvi has mesmerized the heretofore virtuous young egyptian physician sinuhe edmund purdom, title character, to the consternation of his slave kaptah peter ustinov and devoted barmaid merit jean simmons, in 20th centuryfox s the egyptian, 1954. We accept returns within 14 days except for any professionally graded comic book.
Young egyptian healer sinuhe edmund purdom ere accompanied by his. Young egyptian healer sinuhe edmund purdom ere accompanied by his servant, kaptah, played by peter ustinov draws the affection of barmaid merit jean simmons who seeks his hand in marriage. Details about the egyptian 8x10 promo still victor mature edmund purdom fn. The egyptian 1954 history drama edmund purdom, victor. Based on mika waltaris book, it takes the story of sinuhe, a middle kingdom. The egyptian movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. It was first published in finnish in 1945, and in an abridged english translation by naomi walford in 1949, apparently from swedish rather than finnish. Jean simmons is beautiful in the thankless role of merit, the woman who has undying love for purdom despite his weakness and. Based on the novel by mika waltari and helmed by casablanca director michael. The egyptian sinuhe egyptilainen, sinuhe the egyptian is a historical novel by mika waltari.
Young egyptian healer sinuhe edmund purdom ere accompanied by his servant, kaptah, played by peter ustinov draws the affection of barmaid merit jean simmons who. The darkly handsome british actor edmund purdom became a hollywood star in the midfifties, and will be remembered particularly for playing the leading role in the student prince 1954, in which. I read the book sinuhe by mika waltari in my native language over 30 years ago and still read passage from time to time. It details the lifestory of an egyptian doctor named sinuhe, and his interactions with others during the turbulent reign of akhenaton during the 18th dynasty. The egyptian 1954 dvd edmund purdom jean simmons victor. It is based on mika waltaris 1945 novel of the same name and the screenplay was adapted by philip dunne and casey robinson. Edmund purdom as sinuhe, the egyptian jean simmons as merit victor mature as horemheb gene tierney as baketamon, the pharoahs sister michael wilding, sr. It was the sad fate of the actor edmund purdom, who has died aged 84, that. The egyptian or sinuhe the egyptian is a historical novel by mika waltari first published in finnish in 1945. The swift and sexy savagery of egypt has been washed out in ponderous charades, and the roundness and ripeness of the characters has been lost behind piety and costumes.
Egyptian, the 1954 movie clip offer him more than she can. Purdom was adopted as a baby, recused from a reed cradle in the nile by a prominent doctor, only to find out later in life that hes of royal blood. Edmund purdom, a lastminute replacement for marlon brando, plays a soulsearching physician in ancient egypt in this slowmoving 1954 blockbuster from fox. His appearance in the expensive mgm production the prodigal 1955 was the final nail in the coffin of purdom s movie stardom, though once more the fault was not. Jan 05, 2009 i liked edmund purdom immensely in the egyptian marlon brando would have made a horrible sinuhe. Jean simmons, peter ustinov, edmund purdom, victor mature, gene tierney, michael wilding. In eighteenth dynasty egypt, sinuhe edmund purdom, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant. It was first published in finnish in 1945, and in an abridged english translation by naomi walford in 1949, from swedish rather than finnish.
The decision to bring mika waltaris masterly scholarlydetailed novel the egyptian to the screen must have taken a lot of courage, for this is a long way off the standard spectacle beat. The darkly handsome british actor edmund purdom became a hollywood star in the midfifties, and will be remembered particularly for playing. This includes cgc, pgx and cbcs graded comic books. In eighteenth dynasty egypt, sinuhe edmund purdom, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend horemheb victor mature is appointed to the service of the new pharoah michael wilding. She is the author of the book hollywood garage that relates the tumultuous career of her father. He recorded hundreds of concerts in naples and in rome at the academia santa cecilia. Muserk rights management, and 2 music rights societies. Brando was penciled in to play the lead but bowed out and fox contract player edmund purdom moved into the role. Media in category the egyptian 1954 film the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Dec 15, 2018 the egyptian original film soundtrack licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of stage door. Not sure when still was struck but is not a modern reprint. Purdom is in every scene yet receives sixth billing behind zanucks latest.
Mature, victor films edmund purdom and victor mature are adversaries in cinemascope spectacle of ancient egypt and filmed over there, the egyptian, playing indefinitely at fifth avenue. Edmund purdom is in top form as the truth seeking physician who loses all his wordly goods, twice, in return for eventual spiritual enlightenment. He is known for his work on herod the great 1959, pieces 1982 and the egyptian 1954. Sinuhes personal triumphs and tragedies are played against the larger canvas of the turbulent events of the eighteenth dynasty. The egyptian original film soundtrack licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of stage door. Edmund purdom also had a passion for classical music and was one of europes best sound engineers. Edmund purdom biography, movie highlights and photos. Original trailer for the 20th centuryfox early cinemascope epic the egyptian, 1954, from producer darryl zanuck, with jean simmons, michael wilding, gene tierney, victor mature, edmund purdom, peter ustinov and bella darvi. Based on the novel by mika waltari and helmed by casablanca director michael curtiz, the egyptian, a lavish period soaper, is set several centuries before the birth of jesus christ. Jean simmons is beautiful in the thankless role of merit, the woman who has undying love for purdom despite his weakness and the fact he totally ignores her feelings. The egyptian s narrative is more important than its players. He worked first on stage in britain, performing various works by shakespeare. The egyptian 8x10 promo still victor mature edmund purdom.
Edmund purdom stars as sinuhe, a poor orphan in 18th century egypt, who becomes a physician and is given a palace appointment by the pharoh michael wilding. Edmund purdom, the british actor who starred in the hollywood costume pageants the. Leading roles were played by edmund purdom, bella darvi, jean simmons, victor mature. Marlon brando in the egyptian 1954 after brando wisely cried off. Purdom, a british actor, starred in the hollywood costume pageants the egyptian and the prodigal in the mid1950s. Edmund purdom, best known for his roles in two 1954 productions, the musical the student prince and the period epic the egyptian, died in rome on jan. Long and tedious, this lavishly mounted spectacle lost a great deal of money. The egyptian 8x10 promo still victor mature edmund. Watch the egyptian starring edmund purdom in this history on directv. The story also formed part of the inspiration for the 1945 novel by mika waltari, and the 1954 hollywood film epic, both titled the egyptian, which although set during the reign of 18th dynasty pharaoh akhenaten, features a lead character named sinuhe played by edmund purdom who flees egypt in disgrace, to return after achieving material success and personal redemption in foreign lands. In ancient egypt, a poor orphan becomes a genial physician and is eventually appointed at the. The egyptian is a 1954 american epic drama film made by 20th century fox. He is perhaps best known for his starring role in 1954s historical epic the egyptian.
Jean simmons, peter ustinov, edmund purdom, victor mature, gene tierney, michael wilding, bella darvi, judith evelyn, henry daniell, john carradine. Purdoms reputation as a surrogate is underlined by the fact that he got his first chance of stardom when he replaced marlon brando in the egyptian 1954 after brando wisely cried. The cast included edmund purdom in the title role, jean simmons, victor mature. Edmund purdom was born on december 19, 1924 in welwyn garden city, hertfordshire, england as edmund anthony cutlar purdom. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Egyptian 1954 victuremature, jean simmons, edmond purdom. In ancient egypt, sinuhe edmund purdom is a wouldbe doctor who saves the life of a young man michael wilding suffering from a seizure. Jan 01, 2009 edmund anthony cutlar purdom born 19 december 1924 in welwyn garden city, england died 1 january 2009 in rome, italy was an italianbased british actor and film director. The egyptian 1954 victuremature, jean simmons, edmond. The 1954 film the egyptian is the type of film made to be seen on a huge movie screen. Purdom is in every scene yet receives sixth billing behind zanucks latest discoverycreation, european playgirl bella darvi. Watch the egyptian online stream full movie directv. Jan 27, 2014 the egyptian is set in the egypt of 3,300 years ago. Buy sinuhe egyptiern the egyptian swedish import from amazons movies store. Edmund purdom, bella darvi, victor mature directed by. The story is talky and rather preachy, but i knew that, and its still an enjoyable romp through ancient egypt. The egyptian tells the story of sinuhe edmund purdom, a struggling physician in 18th dynasty egypt who is thrown by chance into contact with the pharaoh akhnaton michael wilding. It is a narrative set in the aftermath of the death of pharaoh amenemhat i, founder of the 12th dynasty of egypt, in the early 20th century bc. Edmund purdom is sinuhe the egyptian, and is a physician who throws his life away over a wicked seductress, played to the max by bella darvi.
Actor who replaced brando in the egyptian then forged a new career in italy. Michael curtiz, jean simmons, victor mature, gene tierney, michael wilding, peter ustinov, edmund purdom, john carradine. Edmund purdom, 84, movie actor in 1950s costume dramas. The main story plays out as a flashback, the memories of old sinuhe edmund purdom, who looks back on his life. He worked first on stage in britain, performing various works by shakespeare, then later in america on broadway, until making his way to hollywood, and eventually spent the remainder of his life appearing in italian cinema. This updated survey is both rigorous enough to satisfy scholars and boisterous enough to slake the bloodthirst of viewers partial to gladiator and tvs hercules. Edmund purdom is not really star material as the rather drippy physician, and is eclipsed by victor mature as the ambitious, nononsense soldier. Predstavlja adaptaciju popularnog romana sinuhe egipcanin finskog knjizevnika mike waltarija. The film, directed by michael curtiz, spared no expense in cast, costumes, or photography. Sinuhe edmund purdom, a struggling physician in 18th dynasty egypt 14th century bc, is thrown by chance into contact with the pharaoh akhnaton michael wilding. Despite his two big mid1950s hits, the superhandsome, englishborn purdom never quite made it to the top.
Edmund purdom celebrity profile check out the latest edmund purdom photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Edmund purdom, 84, movie actor in 1950s costume dramas the. Mika waltari, 70, wrote egyptian the new york times. A true translation of the egyptian book of the dead, featuring original texts and hieroglyphs paperback by. The story of sinuhe edmund purdom, a physician in ancient egypt who finds himself swept up in politics, love and opportunity.
Bela darvi as the babylonian harlot was yet another portrayal disliked by the critics, one going so far as to say that he couldnt understand one word of her english. Purdoms reputation as a surrogate is underlined by the fact that he got his first chance of stardom when he replaced marlon brando in the egyptian 1954 after brando wisely cried off, preferring. Leading roles were played by edmund purdom, bella darvi, jean simmons, victor mature, gene tierney, peter ustinov, and michael wilding. Storyline in eighteenth dynasty egypt, sinuhe edmund purdom, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend horemheb victor mature is appointed to the service of the new pharoah michael wilding. The picture has impressive stars but its leading man is the relatively unheralded edmund purdom, an mgm contractee on loanout. Edmund purdom as sinuhe was often disliked but to me his portrayal of the rather diffident, passive, and often naive character of waltaris novel and the film is a faithful one. The egyptian is set in the egypt of 3,300 years ago. It is based on mika waltaris 1945 novel of the same name and the. Edmund anthony cutlar purdom 19 december 1924 1 january 2009 was an english actor, voice artist, and director. The book was a success that nearly cost the author dearly. The egyptian is an 1954 american epic drama film made by 20th century fox. What he does in between this time is what makes up the story. He rises to and falls from great prosperity, wanders the world, and becomes increasingly drawn towards a new religion spreading throughout egypt.
By taking over important roles exited by mario lanza and marlon brando, purdom was known by the mid1950s as. Oct 03, 2018 sinuhe edmund purdom, a struggling physician in 18th dynasty egypt 14th century bc, is thrown by chance into contact with the pharaoh akhnaton michael wilding. Edmund anthony cutlar purdom 19 december 1924 1 january 2009 was an english actor. For anyone interested in megabudget hollywood spectaculars of the era check out the bluray of the egyptian, a project that was to cast brando in the titular lead, but when he declined they had to make do with edmund purdom, who had male model looks, if not the magnetism. Egipcanin je americki historijski film snimljen 1954. The story of sinuhe also known as sanehat is considered one of the finest works of ancient egyptian literature. The egyptian is a 1954 american epic drama film directed by michael curtiz. It is based on mika waltaris novel of the same name and the screenplay was adapted by philip dunne and casey robinson. Edmund anthony cutlar purdom was an english actor, voice artist, and director. He replaced a recalcitrant marlon brando in the egyptian 1954 and a troublesome mario lanza in the student prince 1955. Naslovni protagonist, ciji lik tumaci edmund purdom je staroegipatski ljekar koji u 14. Feb 02, 2020 two of the stories that striking power tells concern egyptian rulers hatshepsut, who reigned from 1478 to 1458 bce, and akhenaten, who reigned 53 to 36 bce. The egyptian je imao komercijalni uspjeh, ali je dobio lose kritike.
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