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Abner Biberman, Abraham Sofaer, Dana Andrews, Edward Ashley, Elizabeth Taylor ...( see more  see more... ) , Noel Drayton , Peter Finch , Philip Tonge , Rosalind Ivan

It's never been as revered as The African Queen, but Elephant Walk is a similarly prestigious entry in the exotic adventure movie trend of the 1950s. This is one of those glossy Technicolor melodrama...( read more  read more... )s that inevitably climaxed in a scene of tragic destruction, typically intended to teach men a humbling lesson about the forces of nature. In this case, a seemingly delicate newlywed (Elizabeth Taylor) joins her husband (Peter Finch) on his tea plantation in Ceylon, only to uncover mysteries about the plantation and her husband's long-dead father, whose ghostly presence looms over the stately estate where elephants once roamed freely. Dana Andrews is the plantation foreman who catches Liz's attention when Finch is injured during one of many drunken interludes with a band of snobby sycophants; she grows intolerant of them, and impatient with the enigmatic Appuhamy (Abraham Sofaer), a Ceylonese valet who knows more than he's telling. After the plantation endures an outbreak of cholera and a drought that sends thirsty elephants into an stampeding frenzy, Elephant Walk delivers a spectacular finale that's still quite impressive; the sight of Liz fleeing from a pack of rampaging pachyderms is enough to make this a worthwhile diversion. With its exotic settings and fashionable wardrobe, Taylor's fans should consider Elephant Walk a must-see, and everyone else will enjoy the fiery climax. It's this movie's version of the burning of Atlanta, which is fitting because Gone with the Wind star Vivien Leigh was replaced by Taylor shortly after filming began, and can still be glimpsed in a few long shots. --Jeff Shannon

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Directed by: William Dieterle

Release Date: April 21, 1954

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DVD Release Date: July 12, 2005

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  • flixsterman
    March 2, 2009
    flixsterman
    A wealthy tea tycoon sweeps small-town Elizabeth Taylor off her feet and carries her away to his remote jungle plantation in Ceylon. Once there, his young bride discovers that her husband's enormous mansion was built directly across an active elephant trail, bringing people and ...( read more)pachyderms into constant conflict.

    Elephant Walk is a product of the 1950's and it's under-tone of post-war prosperity attests to that fact. Taylor is beautiful and principled and virtuous, the picture-perfect bride. Her husband, Edward Ashley, is struggling with the lingering specter of his over-bearing, recently deceased father and his own heart-felt compassion for his wife. Add to that a handsome plantation manager in the form of Dana Andrews and you've got the makings of a melodramatic love triangle.

    The cinematography alone would make this film worth watching, but the sight of Elizabeth Taylor being pursued by a herd of rampaging elephants is the image that every classic movie fan will want to see. Elephant Walk isn't for everyone, but for those of you who can appreciate old-school Hollywood glamor and big budget studio productions it's highly recommended.
  • beasttx2000
    May 4, 2009
    beasttx2000
    One of the great classics of Liz Taylor
  • zenmaster112
    April 25, 2008
    zenmaster112
    mail order bride in the jungle.
  • Glinda
    January 21, 2008
    Glinda
    Well, it was kind of the same story as Rebecca, except in Sri Lanka and a lot of mad elephants, and not as good. Yeah.
  • jeanettejsews
    August 20, 2007
    jeanettejsews
    As always, Elizabeth Taylor is gorgeous!
  • karengrooming
    May 13, 2007
    karengrooming
    I love this movie! One of my favorites.
  • anya60
    May 5, 2007
    anya60
    I really like this movie...a classic
  • bertaelvis8
    April 29, 2007
    bertaelvis8
    a wonderful experience and scary in its own way.

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