The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome (1954)
The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome is a 1954 fantasy movie directed by Kenneth Anger, with a running time of 38m. It stars Samson De Brier, Marjorie Cameron and Joan Whitney.
Lord Shiva wakes. A convocation of magicians in the guise of figures from mythology; a masquerade party at which Pan is the prize. The wine of Hecate is poured: Pan's cup is poisoned by Shiva. Kali blesses the assembly as a bacchic rite ensues.
Quick answers
What is The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome about?
Lord Shiva wakes. A convocation of magicians in the guise of figures from mythology; a masquerade party at which Pan is the prize. The wine of Hecate is poured: Pan's cup is poisoned by Shiva. Kali blesses the assembly as a bacchic rite ensues.
When was The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome released?
The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome was released on 29 March 1954.
How long is The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome?
The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome runs 38m.
Who made The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome?
The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome was directed by Kenneth Anger.
Cast
- Samson De Brier as Lord Shiva / Osiris / Nero / The Great Beast
- Marjorie Cameron as The Scarlet Woman / Kali
- Joan Whitney as Aphrodite
- Katy Kadell as Isis
- Renate Druks as Lilith
- Anaïs Nin as Astarte
- Paul Mathison as Pan
- Curtis Harrington as Cesare / Slave / Sleep-walker
- Kenneth Anger as Hecate
- Peter Loome as Ganymede