Remembering Yul Brynner in... Solomon and Sheba (1959) ORIGINAL TRAILER {Read the backstory on this film and photos at comments area} Solomon and Sheba is a 1959 American epic historical romance film directed by King Vidor, shot in Technirama (color by Technicolor), and distributed by United Artists. The film dramatizes events described in The Bible—the tenth chapter of the First Kings and the ninth chapter of Second Chronicles. It starred Yul Brynner as Solomon and Gina Lollobrigida as Sheba; a

The Queen of Sheba is a black biblical figure known for her beauty and wit, and for challenging King Solomon. But historically, she has often been portrayed as a white woman. Playwright Jessica Hagan and director Jessica Kaliisa want to know why. | BBC World Service