Elephant Walk Movie Review 1954

Sri Lanka's balmy jungles provide the backdrop for a torrid love triangle in this post-prime Dieterle effort. Taylor, ignored by her wealthy drunkard hubby, finds solace in the arms of her spouse's sexy right-hand man. As if keeping the affair secret weren't a big enough task, she also braves a cholera epidemic and a pack of vengeful elephants who take an unscheduled tour of her humble home. Lethargic lead performances make this more of a sleep walk, but Sofaer and Biberman's supporting roles are worth the price of rental. Taylor replaced Vivian Leigh early in the filming after she fell ill, but footage of Leigh in faraway shots is included.

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Available on VHS
Running time 103 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Drama, Romantic Triangles, Jungle Stories, Elephants

Cast

Elizabeth Taylor, Dana Andrews, Peter Finch, Abraham Sofaer, Abner Biberman

Cinematography

Loyal Griggs

Director

William Dieterle

Producer

Paramount Pictures