Elizabeth Taylor's role in Elephant Walk reminds me of her role in Giant. She's married to a very powerful man, but she can't seem to quell her rambunctious nature, often starting fights and dishing out what she takes. So, if you liked Giant, try this one, and vice versa.In Elephant Walk, Liz is wooed and wed by the wealthy Peter Finch, but when he takes her into his world (much like in Giant), she doesn't quite fit in. She moves to the tropical tea plantation in Ceylon, but the cultural and lifestyle changes are difficult. And when hunky Dana Andrews enters the picture, she just might find a distraction from her new surroundings. . .With Liz and Dana, there's lots of eye candy in this movie. A few strong-willed speeches and some romantic scenes don't make it the most memorable film to come out of the 50s, but it's worth it if you like good-looking people up on the screen.

I'm not a particular fan of Elizabeth Taylor, although that's not to say I didn't like her performances. And, in my view, it was the first half of the 1950s (when this film was made) in which she did her most pleasing work. I have to say that at this point in her life, she was extremely beautiful.One of the interesting things about this film is that it originally starred Vivien Leigh, who had to drop out due to her bi-polar disorder. Taylor was a substitute, and I think a very good one. Some scenes, although not the ones with Taylor, were filmed in Sri Lanka. When the film was mostly re-shot with Taylor, her segments were filmed in Hollywood. There are a few scenes where, from a distance, you can see Vivian Leigh...particularly the beginning of the scene at the Buddhist temple. Some of the on-location scenes are quite stunning, and you get a glimpse of a real tea plantation.Peter Finch is very good in this film. You're not supposed to like him too much, and he played that just right. Taylor is exquisite. Perhaps better than Finch's role is that of Dana Andrews (who completes the triangle); Andrews is a much underrated actor, possibly due to problems with alcohol.I like this story -- a marriage between two people who have lived very different lives, and then the jungle and another man come in between them. My only criticism is the scene where the elephants tear down and set fire to the mansion...not as convincing as the rest of the film. But this is definitely worth a watch, although it may not end up on your DVD shelf. The print shown on TCM is nicely restored.

Maybe I am just too young to appreciate this movie but seriously --- forget the elephants. Here comes Elizabeth Taylor (yes, she is surface gorgeous) into a family --- in a country she knows ZERO about. Well, let's say she knows how many "000,000,000.00" there are. Does anyone think she would have married some tea-picker on holiday in Shillingworth-on-The-Thames? NOOOOOOO!!! In typical colonial-fashion she enters into a country and family filled with traditions and decides she knows better. Yep! The locations are great - the story about beating back the forces of nature was also theme of "The Naked Jungle" but at least in the picture Eleanor Parker didn't start off trying to tell Charleston Heston how to re-arrange life to suit her. She knew she was bought and paid for --- whereas La Liz --- insists on playing herself in every role.I gave it a 5 because the locations are great and just seeing a polo game played on bicycles inside someone's house was great.And another thing, what is wrong with having your will read "let my friends live the room-service life until the money runs out?" It was his money and he made it long before Liz showed up to spend it or save it. GEEZ.

Corny but fun film of the 50's. Except for her first scene in the bookstore, Liz Taylor looks gorgeous, especially outfitted as she is. Every curve and then some shows. A bit talky at first, but gains momentum as picture goes on. Lush scenery, although some process shots look...well like process. Peter Finch is good as the head of the tea plantation and is a bit ruthless at times. Good guy Dana Andrews shows up as a good romantic interest when needed. Whom will Liz end up with? The elephant stampede at the end is well worth the price of admission. By the way, the DVD transfer is great. Worth a look just to see the 50's style filming..No sex, violence, foul language. OK for the whole family.