The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day, Jr. on April 20, 2024

THE THREE MUSKETEERS: MILADY is the followup to THE THREE MUSKETEERS: D'ARTAGNAN. The two films, produced in France and both directed by Martin Bourboulon, form a major new cinematic adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' famed novel. MILADY continues on from the events of the first film, with the impetuou   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day, Jr. on December 9, 2023

This is the first part of a major production adapting Dumas' famed novel. There have been several Three Musketeers films over the years, and this new one has the advantage of being filmed in France, and featuring a French cast & crew. Richard Lester's two Musketeer films in the 1970s...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on August 31, 2023

In 2011, I announced I was trying to see every film released in 1939. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as I watch them. As we start out this blog feature, this section may become more concrete as I search for a common thread that runs throughout each...   read more

The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on September 7, 2019

The Three Musketeers is so much fun, you barely notice when the film takes a turn in the last thirty or so minutes. The Musketeers are on a mission—they’ve got to deliver a letter to England to save at least one lady’s honor, possibly two—and just as the film reunites...   read more

The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on September 7, 2019

The Three Musketeers is so much fun, you barely notice when the film takes a turn in the last thirty or so minutes. The Musketeers are on a mission—they’ve got to deliver a letter to England to save at least one lady’s honor, possibly two—and just as the film reunites...   read more

The Stop Button Posted by on September 7, 2019

The Three Musketeers is so much fun, you barely notice when the film takes a turn in the last thirty or so minutes. The Musketeers are on a mission—they’ve got to deliver a letter to England to save at least one lady’s honor, possibly two—and just as the film reunites...   read more

The Stop Button Posted by on September 7, 2019

The Three Musketeers is so much fun, you barely notice when the film takes a turn in the last thirty or so minutes. The Musketeers are on a mission—they’ve got to deliver a letter to England to save at least one lady’s honor, possibly two—and just as the film reunites...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 6, 2018

The Three Musketeers is a luscious Technicolor swashbuckler done in the fashion of the luxuriant Hollywood costume dramas of the time as we are no doubt accustomed to seeing. Fittingly, they’re also easily subject to classic stereotypes. It’s positively bloated with top-tier talent and   read more

Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on May 20, 2018

Since Sunday tends to be a day of quiet and reflection for many people, it seems an appropriate day to celebrate silent movies. But in keeping with the “day of rest” theme, I’m just going to post this without any commentary and just sit back and let you enjoy.   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 2, 2016

In the beginning, this Dumas adaptation, was to be the next zany live action vehicle for the Beatles following the success of A Hard Day’s Night and Help. In fact, they even were ready to work with the same director. Well, Richard Lester stayed and the Beatles were disbanded for...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 2, 2016

In the beginning, this Dumas adaptation was to be the next zany live-action vehicle for the Beatles following the success of A Hard Day’s Night and Help. In fact, they even were ready to work with the same director. Well, Richard Lester stayed and the Beatles were disbanded for several...   read more

The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on July 6, 2016

via: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/12861/The-Three-Musketeers/#tcmarcp-147678 Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. MGM’s The Three Musketeers (1948) was the latest in a long line of adaptations of Alexandre Dumas’ famed novel. The first movie version appeared in 1914, followed   read more

Timeless Hollywood Posted by Michele on November 7, 2015

(This post is part of the Swashathon hosted by Movies Silently. To view other great posts visit here.) D’Artagnan (Douglas Fairbanks) travels to Paris to fulfill his ambition to become one of the King’s Musketeers while Cardinal Richelieu (Nigel De Brulier) plots to rule the court of King Louis XI   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 18, 2014

Among adaptations of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel, this 1939 version is certainly a lightweight, and not nearly as elaborate an affair as the 1948 MGM production starring Gene Kelly. The Fox incarnation, directed by Allan Dwan, revises the original tale as a musical comedy vehicle for The Ritz Bro   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 18, 2014

Among adaptations of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel, this 1939 version is certainly a lightweight, and not nearly as elaborate an affair as the 1948 MGM production starring Gene Kelly. The Fox incarnation, directed by Allan Dwan, revises the original tale as a musical comedy vehicle for The Ritz Bro   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 18, 2014

Among adaptations of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel, this 1939 version is certainly a lightweight, and not nearly as elaborate an affair as the 1948 MGM production starring Gene Kelly. The Fox incarnation, directed by Allan Dwan, revises the original tale as a musical comedy vehicle for The Ritz Bro   read more