The Robe (1953) | |
| Director(s) | Henry Koster |
| Producer(s) | Frank Ross |
| Top Genres | Drama, Epic, Film Adaptation |
| Top Topics | Bible, Book-Based, Religious |
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The Robe Overview:
The Robe (1953) was a Drama - Epic Film directed by Henry Koster and produced by Frank Ross.
Academy Awards 1953 --- Ceremony Number 26 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actor | Richard Burton | Nominated |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: Lyle Wheeler, George W. Davis; Set Decoration: Walter M. Scott, Paul S. Fox | Won |
| Best Cinematography | Leon Shamroy | Nominated |
| Best Costume Design | Charles LeMaire, Emile Santiago | Won |
| Best Picture | Frank Ross, Producer | Nominated |
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The Robe ( 1953 ) - A Behind-the-Scenes Snapshot
By The Metzinger Sisters on Apr 8, 2023 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film LoversTonight, the Movies! channel will be airing The Robe at 8pm EST, so we couldn't resist posting this behind-the-scenes photo taken during the crucifixion scene of The Robe. This scene should have been filmed out-of-doors but perhaps the director thought they could control the lighting better within t... Read full article
THE ROBERT DONAT BLOGATHON: The 39 Steps, 1935
on Jul 3, 2020 From Caftan WomanMaddy Loves Her Classic Films is hosting The Robert Donat Blogathon on July 3 - 5. Click HERE to join in the admiration for the fondly remembered actor. Robert Donat was an actor of great commitment and versatility. Over 25 years, Donat appeared in 20 movies, winning an Oscar for Goodbye, Mr.... Read full article
People you probably didn’t know were in The Robe
By Tom on Sep 11, 2014 From The Old Movie HouseHabits, we all have them. Sometimes it’s watching a particular film at Christmas time. Or maybe it’s watching a certain number of films at Easter. For me I’ve watched The Ten Commandments every year since I was 12. Sometimes it was with beer and pizza, but most of the time it was ... Read full article
The Robe
By Alyson on Apr 26, 2011 From The Best Picture ProjectThe Robe in an epic set in ancientRomein the time of Christ. ?Marcellus Gallio (Richard Burton) is a Roman military tribune who is in charge of the men crucifying Jesus. ?While he and other Romans are gambling and drinking behind the cross, a red robe worn by Jesus is wagered and won by Marcellus. ?... Read full article
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Quotes from
Judas: Why must men doubt? Tell them they must keep faith! They must keep faith!
[walking away]
Demetrius: Wait, tell who? Who are you?
Judas: My name is Judas.
Demetrius: Make Pilate understand that if he stains his hands with his blood, he's worse than a murderer.
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Facts about
Burt Lancaster was originally cast in the role played by Victor Mature.
Acclaimed by many film historians as a triumph in the art of motion-picture music, Alfred Newman's reverent, intense, prodigious background music failed to garner an Academy Award nomination for Dramatic Score. Nonetheless, Mr. Newman did take home an Oscar statuette that awards night - for his role as musical director of the Irving Berlin-Ethel Merman frolic, Call Me Madam. To register his unhappiness with the snub, the distinguished film composer Franz Waxman, an Oscar winner for Sunset Blvd. and A Place in the Sun, resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Compounding his appreciation for the Newman opus, Mr. Waxman required that his screen credit for Demetrius and the Gladiators, a "Robe" sequel, note that the Waxman score was based on the Newman score. Ironically, that year's winning Dramatic Score perhaps had been placed in the wrong category. Bronislau Kaper's charming scorread more facts about The Robe...
