The Seventh Veil of Salome

A young woman wins the role of a lifetime in a film about a legendary heroineΓÇöbut the real drama is behind the scenes in this sumptuous historical epic from the author of Mexican Gothic. 1950s Hollywood: Every actress wants to play Salome,the star-making role in a big-budget movie about the legendary woman whose story has inspired artists since ancient times. So when the filmΓÇÖs mercurial director casts Vera Lariosan unknown Mexican ingenuein the lead roleshe quickly becomes the talk of the town. Vera also becomes an object of envy for Nancy Hartleya bit player whose career has stalled and who will do anything to win the fame she believes she richly deserves. Two actressesboth determined to make it to the top in Golden Age HollywoodΓÇöa city overflowing with gossipscandaland intrigueΓÇömake for a sizzling combination. But this is the tale of three womenfor it is also the story of the princess Salome herselfconsumed with desire for the fiery prophet who foretells the doom of her stepfatherHerod: a woman torn between the decree of duty and the yearning of her heart. Before the curtain comes downthere will be tears and tragedy aplenty in this sexy Technicolor saga.