Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on November 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 vers   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on December 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...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on July 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...   read more

The Baz Posted by Neve on December 10, 2017

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The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on July 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 F   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 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

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 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

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on January 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...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on March 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

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on March 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

Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on November 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 Richard's absenc   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on May 27, 2015

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Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on April 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...   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on April 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...   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on April 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...   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on April 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...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on March 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

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Janelle Vreeland on February 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...   read more

Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest Posted by Joey on June 2, 2014

The adventures of robin hood review https://www.facebook.com/Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest   The adventures of  robin hood is one of greatest  most colorful costume dramas, swashbucklers, and romantically-tinged adventure films in film history. It is one of the greatest robin hood movies all time to   read more

Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest Posted by Joey on June 2, 2014

The adventures of robin hood review https://www.facebook.com/Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest   The adventures of  robin hood is one of greatest  most colorful costume dramas, swashbucklers, and romantically-tinged adventure films in film history. It is one of the greatest robin hood movies all time to   read more