Robin Hood Research Paper

According to Dictonary.com a classic is an outstanding example of a particular style, with a timeless quality. Doing a quick Google search of classic movies bring up results such as 1939’s The Wizard of Oz, 1972’s The Godfather and 1941’s Citizen Kane. These movies fit the idea of a classic movie but there are other movies that are classics that don’t get as much recognition as they should. One example is the 1938 film The Adventures of Robin Hood.

The Adventures of Robin Hood was released in 1938 and was the film that launched the career of actor Errol Flynn, his co-star Olivia De Havilland and director Michael Curtiz. It even elevated Warner Bros Studios to a new level because of how strong the cast was. Robin Hood was already a popular

When Richard is captured by Leopold of Austria, Richard's brother, Prince John, with help from his supportive Norman barons and his primary henchman Sir Guy of Gisbourne, seizes control of the Regency. Under the guise of getting money to free Richard, John, in pillaging from the Saxon commoners, uses the money instead to fatten his own coffers in gaining control of the throne. The Saxons turn to one of their own, Sir Robin of Locksley - also known as Robin Hood - who, often recklessly, fights on their behalf against Norman authority in an effort to restore what is rightfully the Saxons until Richard's return, Richard to who Robin is loyal. As such, Robin is viewed as an outlaw by Prince John and Sir Guy. Robin's refuge is Sherwood Forest, where he recruits men to fight for what he believes is right. Generally matching Robin's happy-go-lucky temperament, that band of merry men includes Will Scarlet, John Little (renamed Little John because of his hulking physical size), and Friar Tuck. Also seeing Robin and his men as outlaws is Lady Marian Fitzswalter, a Norman and a royal ward. It isn't until Marian meets Robin and sees first hand what he is doing that she changes her allegiances. Prince John and Sir Guy hope to use what they see as the growing attraction between Robin and

Nugent for the New York Times in 1938 the film was “A richly produced, bravely bedecked, romantic and colorful show, it leaps boldly to the forefront of this year's best.” Nugent goes on to say few storybooks have been more brilliantly brought to life, page for page, chapter for chapter, derring-do for derring-do than this full-colored recounting of the fabulous deeds of legend's arch-archer, Sir Robin of Locksley. here, romantics, is a tale of high adventure, wherein blood is spilled and arrows fly, villains scowl and heroes smile, swords are flashed and traitors die—a tale of action, pageantry, brave words, and comic byplay. Michael Curtiz and William Keighley have kept that flavor in their direction, giving the action its head, turning their eye-pleasing Technicolor cameras upon the brightest episodes in Robin's bold