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Harum Scarum (1965) was a Comedy - Crime Film directed by Gene Nelson and produced by Sam Katzman.

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Musical Monday: Harum Scarum (1965)

on Apr 19, 2021 From Comet Over Hollywood

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: Harum Scarum (1965) – ... Read full article

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Harum Scarum Quotes:

Johnny Tyronne: [Referring to the children that Sinan threatens to kill if Johnny does not assassinate the King] How can I be sure they won't be harmed?
Aishah: Assassinate King Toranshah and you have Sinan's promise that no harm will come to them. In a thousand years no leader of the assassins has ever violated a promise.
Johnny Tyronne: Well, it's nice to know you're doing business with such a reputable firm.
Johnny Tyronne: Just be a nice king and don't exile him into the USA.
Johnny Tyronne: [after learning that the King will not execute his brother] Be a nice King and don't exile him to the U.S.A.
Johnny Tyronne: I like the way you settle your scores your Majesty.
Zacha: Meet my most valuable client, Johnny Tyronne. He is an American, which means nothing, but he is filthy rich, which means everything.
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Harum Scarum Facts
Elvis Presley liked the costumes so much that he used those at home too.
Costumes were from Kismet and Elvis Presley's knife was from Lady of the Tropics.
"Colonel" Tom Parker, Elvis Presley's manager, was so disappointed with the cheesy script that at one point he suggested that a talking camel be written into the movie to let the audience think it was meant as a comedy.
Opening weekend position in Variety's list was 11th.
After seeing this film, a studio executive quipped: "Elvis' movies don't need titles - they could just be numbered!"
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