The story of robin hood and his merrie men, released in 1952, was the second project, the first being 1950s treasure island. Walt set up a film crew in england to work on a series of projects. Thats a lovely lobby card even if they got the colors all wrong. Contemp records c 1952 by elton hayes of orig cast. But loyal robin hood and his followers defy them with the aid of maid marian, ward of king richard, raising the ransom when the king is held prisoner in germany. The story of robin hood and his merrie men was filmed in 3strip technicolor. For individual talent, this film was interesting for observing what the cast can do on screen as an alternative to how you have normally seen them. Sheriff of nottingham the story of robin hood and his.
The story of robin hood and his merrie men is a great first robin hood movie for the whole family to enjoy. On the way home his father is murdered by hench men of prince john. The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 full. Story of robin hood and his merrie men, the film when king richard the lionhearted leaves england for the crusades, his evil brother, prince john, conspires for the throne with the sheriff of nottingham.
An old fashioned adventure film about robin hood a. All the plot points you want in the robin hood tale are here, without needless complications, edginess or characters. Robin fitzooth, also known as robin hood, is the main protagonist of the 1952 live action disney film, the story of robin hood and his merrie men. The sheriff of nottingham is the secondary antagonist from the 1952 live action disney film the story of robin hood and his merrie men he was portrayed by the late peter finch. Patrick bergin and uma thurman star in the john irvindirected film, which pits robin hood against his friend, the sheriff, when robin. A wonderful disney retelling of the classic tale about robin hood, his true love maid marian, his band of merrie men and their fight to preserve the throne for king richard and keep it away from the oppressive reign of the evil prince john and the sheriff of nottingham. The subject of ballads, books and films, robin hood has proven to be one of popular cultures most enduring folk heroes. The story of robin hood and his merrie men is a 1952 action adventure film produced by walt disney productions and rko radio pictures based on the robin hood. In the 1940s, he had made animationliveaction hybrids but never an exclusively liveaction film. The story of robin hood and his merrie men vhs, 1997 ebay. The story of robin hood and his merrie men sonicwbii. But since the release of their second robin hood film, the cartoon version of 1973, it has largely been neglected. The story moves at a swift pace and the performers all get the job done.
The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 the other disneyproduced robin hood movie that most foxobsessed millennials know nothing about, the story of robin hood and his merrie men is a. The sheriff of nottingham is the secondary antagonist from the 1952 liveaction disney film, the story of robin hood and his merrie men. The story of robin hood was released in june, 1952 along with a goofy cartoon, a year after alice in wonderland and half a year before peter pan. The story of robin hood and his merrie men is a film directed by ken annakin with richard todd, joan rice, peter finch, james hayter, year. Miss robin hood is a 1952 british comedy film directed by john guillermin, and starring margaret rutherford and richard hearne. Other actors involved include dora bryan, james robertson justice, peter jones, sid james, reg varney, kenneth connor and michael medwin. The story of robin hood and his merrie men, a feature from the disney studios, starring richard todd, joan rice. The film was disneys first robin hood film, and only one produced during walts lifetime as. The incredible success of the adventures of robin hood 1938 loomed heavily over the heads of any filmmaker aspiring to retell the legend of robin hood on film, and none other than walt disney stepped up to the challenge, personally overseeing the 1952 adaptation the story of robin hood and his merrie men. The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 imdb.
Buy the story of robin hood and his merrie 1952 dvd region 2 import plays in english without subtitles from amazons movies store. He is the leader of the merrie men, hugh fitzooths son, will scarlets cousin, and maid marians lifelong childhood playmate friend, and love. Prince john is the main antagonist from the 1952 live action disney film, the story of robin hood and his merrie men. He is the leader of the merrie men, hugh fitzooths son, will scarlets cousin, and maid marians lifelong childhood playmate friend, and love interest. The films sherwood forest standin is burnham beeches in buckinghamshire, a 540acre, city of london owned woodland that is a popular filming location thanks to its proximity to shepperton studios it also featured in walt disneys 1952 film the story of robin hood. Story of robin hood and his merrie men, the film d23. In the wake of this film a promotional short entitled the riddle of robin hood was produced. A nofrills, charming telling of the classic robin hood story.
List of films and television series featuring robin hood. Its region 1 dvd of a british film, and stars one of our greatest british actors richard todd in an iconic movie. The story of the film by based upon the screenplay by lawrence edward watkin and adapted by edward boyd jan 1, 1952 hardcover. Prince john is first seen watching his brother, king. The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 richard is gone, time to be evil. I would say its a cross between anything made by fritz lang and whoever came up with on the buses. The story of robin hood and his merrie men is a 1952 disney liveaction film starring richard todd as robin hood king richard the lion heart leaves for crusade, accompanied by the earl of huntingdon and the old sheriff of nottingham, and leaving the country in the hold of queen eleanor who is also taking care of huntingdons daughter marian, the archbishop of canterbury, and prince john.
The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 in the. Prince john 1952 character the walt disney wiki fandom. In less than four years, it was shown in 2 parts on the new disneyland tv show. Disneyland dq1249 production and recordings information. Rogues of sherwood forest, a film starring john derek as robin hoods son, robin of huntington. He is a prince, king richards younger brother, and queen eleanors youngest son. Young robin hood, in love with maid marian, enters an archery contest with his father at the kings palace. With king richard away at the crusades, prince john rules england with an iron fist and tasks the sheriff of nottingham with the collection of high taxes and the capture of outlaw robin hood. The movie for parents looking to introduce the legend to the youngins. The story of robin hood and his merrie men dvd, 2009 for. The story of robin hood and his merrie men robin hood. The film features a variety of unusual camera work such as unexpected extreme closeups and fast motion sequences. Walt disney the story of robin hood 1952, was the first of two disney robin hood films. The story of robin hood 1952 british board of film.
Once king richard leaves for the crusade in austria, he appoints a new man named tudlesy to be his own new sheriff of nottingham and reveals his true nature and intentions, which is to raise taxes and. Prior to 1952 disney had only produced one other live action film, but because the. The story of robin hood and his merrie men topic youtube. With richard todd, joan rice, peter finch, james hayter. Movie info better known as the story of robin hood, this colorful costume adventure was the second madeinbritain production for hollywoods walt disney. If my german translator is correct, the title of the magazine means the film week. It is in much the same style as other adventure films they produced in the 50s, such as treasure island, and swiss family robinson. An old fashioned adventure film about robin hood a celebrated hero in our english heritage.
The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 rotten. After the sheriff of nottinghams peter finch men murder robins father, hugh, reginald tate, robin becomes the outlaw. The story of robin hood and his merrie men is a 1952 action adventure film produced by walt disney productions and rko radio pictures based on the robin hood legend, made in technicolor and filmed in buckinghamshire, england. Here is a lovely movie still of both of them together. The story of robin hood also known as the story of robin hood and his merry men year 1952 formats dvd, cinema distributors the walt disney company ltd classified dates 01091985 bbfc reference azf035872. In presenting his latest picture package at the criteriona trio including the feature, the story of robin hood. The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 the story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 was a disney retelling of the classic tale of robin fitzooth richard todd, in love with maid marian joan rice, the daughter of the earl of huntingdon clement mccallin. Prince john is the main antagonist from the 1952 disney liveaction film the story of robin hood and his merrie men.
Young robin hood richard todd, in love with maid marian joan rice, enters an archery contest with his father at the kings palace. On the way home, his father is murdered by henchmen of prince john hubert gregg. The story of robin hood and his merrie men wikipedia. It was written by lawrence edward watkin and directed by ken annakin. The story of robin hood 1952 richard todd and joan rice this was the second all liveaction film made by walt disney and again made in england at denham film studios and it. The story of robin hood and his merrie men is a british and american technicolor film released in 1952 based on the surviving medieval ballads and the traditional legend of robin hood. Tales of robin hood, a robert lippert film with robert clarke as robin hood. The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 my. Sheriff of nottingham 1952 character disney wiki fandom. Prince john the story of robin hood and his merrie men. The swashbuckling is at a minimum, though, but while i was watching i didnt mind one bit. My last two posts have featured the actors clement mccallin 191977 and joan rice 19301997, who both appeared in disneys liveaction film, the story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952. Read the full synopsis of the story of robin hood and his merrie men, 1952, directed by ken annakin, with richard todd, joan rice, peter finch, at turner classic movies.
458 145 1163 200 1016 952 978 1558 307 705 1376 802 1080 214 1216 1342 1488 195 355 885 399 1247 412 1414 1458 1194 687 172 843 1282 1090