Jupiter's Darling

fine Williams musical
This was Esther Williams' last film under her MGM contract, and what a send-off! This unique musical is set in ancient Rome, with our heroine romancing Hannibal and saving the fair city of Rome.

Amytis (Esther Williams) is a fair Roman maiden betrothed to the boring Fabius (George Sanders), whom she can't seem to learn to love. In the song "I Have A Dream" she sings of what she wants in life and love. Fabius is not a part of her ideal world.

One day she and her handmaiden (Marge Champion) decide to investigate the camp of Hannibal (Howard Keel), who at first is repelled by her and then falls for her. When Hannibal decides to storm Rome and de-throne Fabius, she uses herself as a bargaining tool to save her home.

Keel and Williams have a great chemistry (they also starred together in PAGAN LOVE SONG and TEXAS CARNIVAL). Full of lilting romance and splendid costumes, JUPITER'S DARLING also stars Richard Haydn, Norma Varden, and some gorgeous Hermes Pan-choreographed...

An Enchanting Take On An Old Story!
Jupiter's Darling is yet another five star performance for singer/actor Howard Keel. In this tale Keel plays Hannibal(the conqueror)with the usual, but not gruesome, war tales. The twist is that Hannibel falls in love with a beautiful Roman girl, Ester Williams before he can burn Rome. The music is gorgeous and the costumes are amazing. This is one of both Keel and William's finest performances. Five Golden Stars!

Sizzling chemistry between Howard Keel and Esther Williams
This has got to be one of Howard Keel's finest displays of machismo on the screen. I've seen many of his films and have never witnessed the sizzling he-man that he portrayed as Hannibal. For a movie made during an era of conservatism on screen, this film oozed sex-appeal, but in good taste. Not only between Keel and Williams, but Marge and Gower Champion as well. Well done!

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