---
title: "King Solomon's Mines"
year: 1950
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/king-solomon-s-mines-1950"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 43388
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# King Solomon's Mines (1950) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/king-solomon-s-mines-1950

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

King Solomon's Mines is a 1950 adventure, action, and romance film directed in the adventure genre with a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes. The story follows fortune hunter Allan Quatermain as he teams up with a resourceful woman to help her find her missing husband lost in the wilds of 1900s Africa while being pursued by hostile tribes and a rival German explorer.

Cultural significance and details from the production include its release date of November 9, 1950 in the United States. As the characters journey through the region, they encounter people who resemble the missing husband and discover that Umbopa is royalty who has returned to attempt to dethrone the usurper King Twala.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Fortune hunter Allan Quatermain helps a woman find her missing husband in 1900s Africa."

### Why Watch
- Features an adventurous journey set in the wilds of 1900s Africa.
- Follows fortune hunter Allan Quatermain teaming up with a resourceful woman.
- Includes pursuit by hostile tribes and a rival German explorer.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Characters face dangerous pursuits by hostile tribes and a rival German explorer.
- Tone & Suitability: The film features action and adventure elements including animal stampedes and pursuits by hostile tribes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1900s-africa, #fortune-hunter, #missing-husband, #hostile-tribes, #rival-explorer, #animal-stampede

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/king-solomon-s-mines-1950#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Compton Bennett, Andrew Marton
- **Networks / Studios**: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Deborah Kerr** as *Elizabeth Curtis*
- **Stewart Granger** as *Allan Quartermain*
- **Richard Carlson** as *John Goode*
- **Hugo Haas** as *Van Brun*
- **Lowell Gilmore** as *Eric Masters*
- **Kimursi** as *Khiva (as Kimursi of the Kipsigi Tribe)*
- **Siriaque** as *Umbopa (as Siriaque of the Watussi Tribe)*
- **Sekaryongo** as *Chief Gagool (as Sekaryongo of the Watussi Tribe)*
- **Baziga** as *King Twala (as Baziga of the Watussi Tribe)*
- **Munto Anampio** as *Chief Bilu (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream King Solomon's Mines (1950)?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms offering the movie via The Movie Database.

### Q: Is King Solomon's Mines (1950) worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of 1950s adventure films featuring Allan Quatermain and African expeditions.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes or viewing parts?
As a feature film with a 1h 43m runtime, it is watched as a single complete movie rather than episodic content.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [King Solomon's Mines — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43388)
- [King Solomon's Mines (1950 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Solomon's_Mines_(1950_film))
- [King Solomon's Mines (1950) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/king-solomon-s-mines)
- [Doly krále Šalamouna 55% [King Solomon's Mines] (1985…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/6689-doly-krale-salamouna)

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