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The Adventures of Robin Hood Overview:

The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) was a Action - Adventure Film directed by Michael Curtiz and William Keighley and produced by Hal B. Wallis, Henry Blanke and Jack L. Warner.

SYNOPSIS

Arguably Flynn's greatest role, this is the swashbuckling spectacle about the infamous outlaw and his band of merry men who "robbed from the rich and gave to the poor." Robin Hood fights for justice against the evil Sir Guy of Gisbourne, while striving to win the hand of the beautiful Maid Marian. A rollicking adventure never outdone by remakes, this epic features great swordplay, music, characters, and storybook. Shot in glorious Technicolor.

(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).

The Adventures of Robin Hood was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1995.

Academy Awards 1938 --- Ceremony Number 11 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best Art DirectionCarl J. WeylWon
Best Film EditingRalph DawsonWon
Best Music - ScoringErich Wolfgang KorngoldWon
Best PictureWarner Bros.-First NationalNominated
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The Adventures of Robin Hood BlogHub Articles:

The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938, Michael Curtiz and William Keighley)

By Andrew Wickliffe on Jul 2, 2017 From The Stop Button

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 Lor... Read full article

Review: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

By 4 Star Film Fan on Jan 16, 2017 From 4 Star Films

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 full article

Review: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

By 4 Star Film Fan on Jan 16, 2017 From 4 Star Films

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 full article

Fridays With Errol Flynn: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

on Mar 25, 2016 From Journeys in Classic Film

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 full article

Fridays With Errol Flynn: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

on Mar 25, 2016 From Journeys in Classic Film

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 full article

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The Adventures of Robin Hood Quotes:

Prince John: Any objections to the new tax, from our Saxon friends?
Will Scarlett: Robin, I've just got word of- [sees Friar Tuck and breaks off]
Robin Hood: It's all right, he's one of us.
Will Scarlett: One of us? He looks like three of us!
Robin Hood: I'll organize revolt, exact a death for a death, and I'll never rest until every Saxon in this shire can stand up free men and strike a blow for Richard and England.
Prince John: Are you finished?
Robin Hood: I'm only just beginning. From this night forward I'll use every means in my power to fight you!
Robin Hood: Give way, little man.
Little John: Only to a better man than meself.
Robin Hood: He stands before you.
Robin Hood: [to Gisbourne during duel] Did I upset your plans?
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The Adventures of Robin Hood Facts
One of the original story concepts had Robin Hood die at the end of the film.
The Adventures of Robin Hood was Errol Flynn's first film in Technicolor.
The preview audience reaction was so positive that the film was released without any alterations to the plot.
James Cagney was originally cast as Robin Hood, but walked out on his contract with Warner brothers, paving the way for Errol Flynn, although filming was postponed three years.
Erich Wolfgang Korngold used much of a classical piece he'd written in 1919 for his score.
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