In 1220, Sir Guy of Devon (David Farrar) and a small band of English crusaders arrive at Samarkand in Central Asia. The city and its ruling princess Shalimar (Ann Blyth) are threatened by Genghis Khan (Marvin Miller) and his hordes. Shalimar hopes to defeat the conqueror by guile, whilst Sir Guy prefers to put up a brave (if ultimately futile) fight. Despite the mutual attraction between Shalimar and Sir Guy, their differing methods threaten any hope either may have of victory.
The Golden Horde is a sort of film that Jon Hall and Maria Montez - Universal contract players of exotic adventure yarns - would star in, but here, David Farrar and the beautiful Ann Blyth who plays a shrewd Queen with a strong plan are in the lead. And they are great in their roles, though George Macready as a shaman in the Tartars' side steals the scene. It's a lively enough slice of escapism with amusing moments, lavish settings, glossy costumes, grand scenery, secret doorways and some decent action. Liked the bit where the arrows were fired through the hole in the slats.
The Golden Horde is a sort of film that Jon Hall and Maria Montez - Universal contract players of exotic adventure yarns - would star in, but here, David Farrar and the beautiful Ann Blyth who plays a shrewd Queen with a strong plan are in the lead. And they are great in their roles, though George Macready as a shaman in the Tartars' side steals the scene. It's a lively enough slice of escapism with amusing moments, lavish settings, glossy costumes, grand scenery, secret doorways and some decent action. Liked the bit where the arrows were fired through the hole in the slats.