Robin Hood Makes Good
Robin Hood Makes Good

Robin Hood Makes Good

1939Movie8 minEnglish

A fox captures two young squirrels while they're playing "Robin Hood". Their small younger friend uses his ingenuity to try to rescue them.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: John G. AdolfiGenres: Adventure, Western

Plot Summary

Set in 19th-century California, this film follows the adventures of Robin Hood, a rancher who steals from wealthy landowners to help struggling farmers. He becomes a folk hero known as 'The Plainsman' as he fights against the corrupt railroad magnate, Silas Croft, who is trying to seize land through illegal means. Robin Hood's fight for justice is complicated by his budding romance with a spirited young woman.

Critical Reception

While not a major critical darling, 'Robin Hood Makes Good' was generally well-received for its entertaining action sequences and classic Western themes. It offered a familiar narrative structure that appealed to audiences looking for straightforward adventure.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic pacing and exciting shootout scenes.
  • Appreciated for its straightforward heroic narrative and classic Western tropes.
  • Some found the plot predictable but enjoyed the escapist adventure.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a fun and action-packed Western, with many enjoying the classic hero-versus-villain storyline.

Fun Fact

This film is often mistakenly referred to as 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' which is a different, more famous 1938 Errol Flynn film. 'Robin Hood Makes Good' is a Western that adapts the Robin Hood mythos to a frontier setting.

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