The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) - Theatrical Trailer - © Warner Bros.

Film: The Adventures of Robin Hood.


Starring: Errol Flynn as Robin Hood, Olivia de Havilland as Maid Marian, Basil Rathbone, Claude Rains, Patric Knowles, Eugene Pallette and Alan Hale.


Directed by: Michael Curtiz.


Story & Screenplay written by: Norman Reilly Raine and Seton I. Miller.


Distributed by: © Warner Bros.


Theatrical Release Date: April 25, 1938 (USA)


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Synopsis!
"The Adventures of Robin Hood" is an American swashbuckler film released in 1938 and directed by Michael Curtiz and William Keighley. Filmed in Technicolor, the picture stars Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone, Claude Rains, Patric Knowles, Eugene Pallette, and Alan Hale.

Plot!
When Richard the Lionheart, the King of England, is taken captive by Leopold of Austria while returning from the Crusades, his brother John (Claude Rains) takes power and proceeds to oppress the Saxon commoners. Prince John raises their taxes, supposedly to raise Richard's ransom, but in reality to secure his own position on the throne.

One man stands in his way, the Saxon Robin, Earl of Locksley (Errol Flynn). He acquires a loyal follower when he saves Much (Herbert Mundin) from being arrested by Sir Guy of Gisbourne (Basil Rathbone) for poaching one of the king's deer. Robin goes alone to see Prince John at Gisbourne's castle and announces to John's assembled supporters and a contemptuous Maid Marian (Olivia de Havilland) that he will do all in his power to oppose John and restore Richard to his rightful place. He then escapes, in spite of the efforts of John's men.

His lands and title now forfeit, Robin takes refuge in Sherwood Forest with his friend Will Scarlet (Patric Knowles). There they meet and recruit Little John (Alan Hale, Sr.). Other men join their growing band. Later, Robin provokes Friar Tuck (Eugene Pallette) into a swordfight, but then persuades the friar into joining him to provide spiritual guidance to the outlaws. Soon, Prince John and his Norman cronies find themselves harassed beyond all bearing.

One day, Robin and his men capture a large party of Normans transporting the collected taxes through Sherwood. Among Robin's "guests" are Gisbourne, the cowardly Sheriff of Nottingham (Melville Cooper) and Maid Marian. Robin and his men "liberate" the tax money, swearing to a man to use it towards King Richard's ransom. At first, Marian is disdainful of Robin and his "band of cut-throats", but becomes convinced of his good intentions. Robin tells the humiliated Gisbourne and Sheriff that they can thank Marian for their good fortune; in deference to her, he spares their lives and lets them go.

Prince John then comes up with a cunning scheme to capture Robin. He announces an archery tournament, with the grand prize a golden arrow to be presented by Maid Marian, knowing that Robin will be unable to resist the challenge. All goes as planned; Robin identifies himself by winning the competition and is taken prisoner. Gisbourne sentences him to be hanged. However, Marian warns Robin's men, and they manage to rescue him on his way to the gallows. Later in the dark of night, Robin sneaks into the enemy castle to thank her. Marian and Robin declare their love for each other.

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[TomKaren1994]

Have seen this movie at least 100 times. The absolute best of the genre.

The main players were great: Flynn, De Haviland, Rathbone, Rains, Pallette, Hale, Knowles... but my favorite line came from legendary character actor Una O'Connor:

"No, and I've never had a sweetheart."

"You mean to say you've never had a single sweetheart in your entire life? You don't know what you're missing, my lad. I've had the bands on five times."

[27jengirl]

I love Errol Flynn he is so hot

[palmroyal666]

ho got this movie i looking for it

[TheDarklord0211]

:D you got it in colour!

[a026and]

You know - for once that 30's Hollywood hype had a basis in fact.