Summer Under the Stars: Rock Hudson

Star of the Day: Rock Hudson

via Summer Under the Stars TCM site

The Golden Blade (1953) - A hero uses the magic sword of Damascus to free a Baghdad princess from a grand vizier and his son.

via tumgir

I love these mid-century epic fantasy spectacles that aren't rooted in any real desire for accuracy, they're just flashy, grand and end with a neatly-tied bow. 

Also Watched on Rock Hudson Day: All That Heaven Allows, A Fine Pair, Pillow Talk