The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
It’s not really possible to watch an Errol Flynn movie without falling in love with him. Unless you watch The Sun Also Rises first, which isn’t a good idea. In his prime, he was so incredibly handsome, charming, magnetic, and passionate. It’s no wonder he rocketed to stardom in Captain Blood and maintained his swashbuckling, leading man status with The Adventures of Robin Hood.
In this lush, Technicolor adventure flick, Errol meets all the stock characters in scenes that are famously spoofed in Mel Brooks’ Robin Hood: Men in Tights. He battles with Little John on a bridge while crossing a river, hurls a dead deer on a banquet table to insult King John, played by Claude Rains, and splits an arrow in half while in disguise during an archery contest. Maid Marian, played by Olivia de Havilland, and her ladies maid, Una O’Connor, sneak out to Robin’s camp because she thinks he’s cute. In addition to being riveted by the movie and the title character, you’ll also find yourself cracking up as you’re reminded of Mel Brooks’ jokes inspired by the original.
There are so many cute moments in this movie, and the humor is light and delightful. Errol Flynn’s carefree persona is so appealing, and it’s always a treat to see him in a Michael Curtiz movie, since they made so many great films together. Alan Hale, his famous sidekick, reprises his role as Little John from the silent movie version, and Basil Rathbone gets to show off his fencing skills again! You’ll also get to listen to some interesting music from Erich Wolfgang Korngold, who made sure to orchestrate his score with instruments from the time period.
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More Errol Flynn movies here!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 1991's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves here!
In this lush, Technicolor adventure flick, Errol meets all the stock characters in scenes that are famously spoofed in Mel Brooks’ Robin Hood: Men in Tights. He battles with Little John on a bridge while crossing a river, hurls a dead deer on a banquet table to insult King John, played by Claude Rains, and splits an arrow in half while in disguise during an archery contest. Maid Marian, played by Olivia de Havilland, and her ladies maid, Una O’Connor, sneak out to Robin’s camp because she thinks he’s cute. In addition to being riveted by the movie and the title character, you’ll also find yourself cracking up as you’re reminded of Mel Brooks’ jokes inspired by the original.
There are so many cute moments in this movie, and the humor is light and delightful. Errol Flynn’s carefree persona is so appealing, and it’s always a treat to see him in a Michael Curtiz movie, since they made so many great films together. Alan Hale, his famous sidekick, reprises his role as Little John from the silent movie version, and Basil Rathbone gets to show off his fencing skills again! You’ll also get to listen to some interesting music from Erich Wolfgang Korngold, who made sure to orchestrate his score with instruments from the time period.
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "Classic Movies Kristine Rose" for posting!
More Errol Flynn movies here!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 1991's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves here!