The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) | |
| Director(s) | Michael Curtiz, William Keighley |
| Producer(s) | Henry Blanke (associate uncredited), Hal B. Wallis (executive uncredited), Jack L. Warner (executive uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Action, Adventure, Romance |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, England, Legends, Romance (Action), Romance (Drama), Swashbucklers, Swordfights |
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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.
The Adventures of Robin Hood was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1995.
Academy Awards 1938 --- Ceremony Number 11 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Art Direction | Carl J. Weyl | Won |
| Best Film Editing | Ralph Dawson | Won |
| Best Music - Scoring | Erich Wolfgang Korngold | Won |
| Best Picture | Warner Bros.-First National | Nominated |
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The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938, Michael Curtiz and William Keighley)
By Andrew Wickliffe on Jul 2, 2017 From The Stop ButtonThe 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 Fa... Read full article
Review: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jan 16, 2017 From 4 Star FilmsAs 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 FilmsAs 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
1001 Classic Movies: The Adventures of Robin Hood
By Amanda Garrett on Jul 11, 2016 From Old Hollywood FilmsThe 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 de Hav... Read full article
Fridays With Errol Flynn: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
on Mar 25, 2016 From Journeys in Classic FilmOriginally 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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Quotes from
Lady Marian Fitzswalter: You know I do.
Robin Hood: Well, that's different. (Robin re-enters the window and they kiss.)
Lady Marian Fitzswalter: Why, you speak treason!
Robin Hood: Fluently.
Robin Hood: Give way, little man.
Little John: Only to a better man than meself.
Robin Hood: He stands before you.
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Facts about
At the time of its release, this was Warners' most expensive film, costing over $2 million.
The role of Will Scarlett was originally intended for David Niven, but he was vacationing in England at the time, so the part went to Patric Knowles.
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