Debra Paget IS Persian Royalty in "Omar Khayyam"

Pulsing with irresistible femininity, exotically draped, a lover's quaint dream and vibrant reality: that's actress Debra Paget in her role as Sharain in "Omar Khayyam" (1957). Debra's Sharain is a Persian queen as well as the true love (and lover) of Omar Khayyam, the astronomer-poet of Persia. Living about nine centuries ago, the real-life Khayyam earned fame—at least in the Western world— with his RUBAIYAT, a series of poetic quatrains translated into eloquent English by Edward FitzGerald. A mix of fact and fiction., the film "Omar Khayyam" is invested with outstanding creative talent/production values: director William Dieterle, cinematographer Ernest Laszlo, composer Victor Young, and cast members Cornel Wilde as Omar, Raymond Massey as the Shah, and John Derek as a Prince. Exotica singer Yma Sumac even makes a few audio and/or visual cameos. "Omar Khayyam" is an essential Debra Paget film. In it, her virtues as an actress--sincerity; exquisite delivery of her lines; feminine grace and sensual appeal—are clear and gloriously present. Featured here are several prime Sharain clips. Enjoy! Note: that's Debra singing "Strange are the Ways of Love" over the slide-show that closes this video. Hers was a one-shot recording made in the 1950s. Comments or questions are welcome; however, lewd or derogatory remarks will find themselves desolated, like Persepolis. If it hasn't occurred by the time you read this: would you like to see "Omar Khayyam" restored and released to its original VistaVision glory on DVD? Please petition the studio! Paramount Home Video 5555 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038-3197 Telephone: 213-956-5000 Fax: 213-956-1100 E-Mail: 5555@paramount.com E-Mail: homevideo@pde.paramount.com Any professional concerns about this upload? PLEASE send me a private-message explanation. I will respond promptly and courteously. Thank you. And I mean it. Thanks sincerely for viewing. I value this video tremendously. CONSIDER EXPLORING ALL EIGHT OF MY DEBRA PAGET VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE.