The film opens in the British Protectorate of Tanganyika in 1919, shortly after the conclusion of World War I. Harry Quatermain is the son of Allan Quatermain who first set out on the quest for the source of Solomon's wealth, and he is determined to succeed where his father failed. He goes to Africa with his good friend Rick Cobb. Rick Cobb is a former jungle guide.
On the trail, they meet Erica Neuler. whose father has been killed by the Watusis. At first Harry has resentment towards Erica because she is German. His parents were killed by a German U Boat. Harry had to identify their dead bodies. Harry eventually gets over his resentment towards Germans. Tensions mount when both men desire Erica. A Watusi chief chief allows them to explore the mines. After a dangerous journey through the mines they find the diamonds and return safely back at their camp. Harry Quatermain realizes that he's found something better than wealth and decides to remain in the village, where he's found new peace and contentment. Erica also chooses to remain with Harry as she reveals that she's in love with him. Rick goes on his way home as Harry and Erica remain together in the village with their newly found family. [3]
The film was originally known as Return to King Solomon's Mines and was the first movie produced for the studio by Al Zimbalist since he signed a contract with them. Director Kurt Neumann had just made The Fly (1958) which was written by James Clavell and Clavell wrote the screenplay for this. Taina Elg was under contract to MGM at the time and had just made Les Girls for them.[4]
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