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Walt Disney's Live-Action Robin Hood
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Nov 29, 2021
Richard Todd as Robin.The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) is one of the greatest films ever made--with its perfectly-cast characters, vivid color, fabulous sets, and iconic scenes (e.g., the archery contest, the climatic swordfight). Thus, it's surprising that Walt Disney chose to mount his own read more
Musical Monday: Trail of Robin Hood (1950)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Dec 21, 2020
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: Trail of Robin Hood (1950) read more
The Flame and The Arrow (1950): Italy’s Acrobatic Robin Hood
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 18, 2019
In the region of Italy called Lombardy, Dardo Bartoli (Burt Lancaster) is a bit of an Italian Robin Hood. However, his acclaim as an outlaw is brought on by personal conviction and a blatant disregard for authority. Others are captivated by his lionhearted bravado and fearlessness that, even as a p read more
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938, Michael Curtiz and William Keighley)
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Jul 2, 2017
The Adventures of Robin Hood gets by on a lot of charm. Charm and costuming (good and bad). The film opens with title cards setting the scene. Sherwood Forest, evil King’s brother, righteous nobel, beautiful damsel, insidious villain, and Technicolor tights–Claude Rains looking like a Little Lord read more
Review: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jan 16, 2017
As a young boy, no hero was greater in my mind’s eye than Robin Hood and only Star Wars held a more honored spot in my childhood imagination. Because, to this day, Robin of Locksley remains the quintessential hero of mythical lore. Part historical truth, mostly canonized myth and that’s read more
Review: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jan 16, 2017
As a young boy, no hero was greater in my mind’s eye than Robin Hood and only Star Wars held a more honored spot in my childhood imagination. Because, to this day, Robin of Locksley remains the quintessential hero of mythical lore. Part historical truth mostly canonized myth and that’s t read more
Dick Gautier Chats with the Café about Birdie, "Get Smart," Robin Hood, and His Caricatures
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Jan 14, 2017
As a tribute to the late Dick Gautier, who passed away on January 13, 2017, we're republishing his interview with us from 2013.
Actor, singer, composer, author,
artist, and voice talent--Dick Gautier is pretty much a man of all media.
Perhaps best known as Hymie the Robot on TV's Get Smart, Mr. Gau read more
1001 Classic Movies: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Jul 11, 2016
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), starring Errol Flynn, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see.
Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). Old Hollywood legend Olivia d read more
Fridays With Errol Flynn: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Mar 25, 2016
Originally published February 12th, 2014 Comedy Wednesday continues after a week’s absence with Michael Curtiz’s 1938 action/adventure romp, The Adventures of Robin Hood. My professor appears to have good taste because this was also suggested to me a year or so ago by blog reader, Chip! read more
Fridays With Errol Flynn: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Mar 25, 2016
Originally published February 12th, 2014 Comedy Wednesday continues after a week’s absence with Michael Curtiz’s 1938 action/adventure romp, The Adventures of Robin Hood. My professor appears to have good taste because this was also suggested to me a year or so ago by blog reader, Chip! read more
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on Nov 7, 2015
Note : this review is a
contribution to the Swashathon :
a blogathon of swashbuckling Adventure hosted by Movies
Silently.
The Adventures of Robin
Hood (Michael Curtiz & William
Keighley, 1938)
When
Prince John and the Norman Lords begin oppressing the Saxon masses in King
Richar read more
The Essential Films of 1938: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Aug 2, 2015
Errol Flynn robs from the rich to give to the poor in the Technicolor masterpiece, The Adventures of Robin Hood.
The Director: Michael Curtiz.
The Stars: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Claude Rains, and Basil Rathbone.
Source Material: The works of Sir Walter Scott and the 192 read more
Classic Film Art from the Cafe's Collection: Errol Flynn in "The Adventures of Robin Hood"
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on May 27, 2015
The Adventures of Robin Hood ( 1938 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Apr 28, 2015
"I'll never rest until every Saxon in this shire can stand up free men and strike a blow for Richard and England!"
Never has there been a more joyous swashbuckler filmed than Warner Brothers' The Adventures of Robin Hood ( 1938 ). The centuries old legend of the bold outlaw who robbed from the rich read more
The Adventures of Robin Hood ( 1938 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Apr 28, 2015
"I'll never rest until every Saxon in this shire can stand up free men and strike a blow for Richard and England!"
Never has there been a more joyous swashbuckler filmed than Warner Brothers' The Adventures of Robin Hood ( 1938 ). The centuries old legend of the bold outlaw who robbed from the rich read more
The Adventures of Robin Hood ( 1938 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Apr 28, 2015
"I'll never rest until every Saxon in this shire can stand up free men and strike a blow for Richard and England!"
Never has there been a more joyous swashbuckler filmed than Warner Brothers' The Adventures of Robin Hood ( 1938 ). The centuries old legend of the bold outlaw who robbed from the rich read more
The Adventures of Robin Hood ( 1938 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Apr 28, 2015
"I'll never rest until every Saxon in this shire can stand up free men and strike a blow for Richard and England!"
Never has there been a more joyous swashbuckler filmed than Warner Brothers' The Adventures of Robin Hood ( 1938 ). The centuries old legend of the bold outlaw who robbed from the rich read more
Biopic Theatre: The Last of Robin Hood (2013)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Mar 6, 2015
Look up infamy in the dictionary and you’ll probably see a picture of Errol Flynn. The actor was never shy about admitting his “wicked, wicked ways” that, ultimately, led him to being accused of statutory rape. Hollywood, however, has been slower to discuss the late actor’s p read more
From Frazer to Fairbanks to Flynn – Robin Hood in Film (Remakes and the Early Days of Film, 5)
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Janelle Vreeland on Feb 19, 2015
From Frazer to Fairbanks to Flynn – Robin Hood in Film
As recently as 2010, the character of Robin Hood appeared on the silver screen to steal from the rich, give to the poor, and chase Prince John from his usurped throne. While these recent incarnations might spring to mind when we thi read more