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Amid big-budget medieval pageantry, King Richard goes on the Crusades leaving his brother Prince John as regent, who promptly emerges as a cruel, grasping, treacherous tyrant. Apprised of England's peril by message from his lady-love Marian, the dashing Earl of Huntingdon endangers his life and honor by returning to oppose John, but finds himself and his friends outlawed, with Marian apparently dead. Enter Robin Hood, acrobatic champion of the oppressed, laboring to set things right through swashbuckling feats and cliffhanging perils!
In this early silent film adaptation, the legendary Robin Hood, along with his band of Merry Men, embarks on a mission to thwart the tyrannical Prince John and his unjust taxation of the poor. Robin skillfully uses his archery prowess and charisma to steal from the rich and redistribute wealth to the oppressed people of Nottingham. The story culminates in a dramatic confrontation for justice and the restoration of rightful rule.
Douglas Fairbanks' "Robin Hood" was a lavish and ambitious production for its time, earning widespread acclaim for its grand scale, Fairbanks' athletic performance, and its faithful (albeit dramatized) portrayal of the Robin Hood legend. It was considered a major cinematic achievement and a box office success, solidifying Fairbanks' status as a swashbuckling star.
A visually stunning and exciting silent film that brings the Robin Hood legend to life with swashbuckling action.
Douglas Fairbanks delivers an iconic and energetic performance as the heroic outlaw.
The film's impressive sets and costumes set a new standard for epic storytelling in early cinema.
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None notable (as awards were not as formalized in the early silent film era for this type of film).
The film was one of the first major Hollywood productions to be filmed on location in the United States, with many scenes shot in the redwood forests of Northern California.
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This is probably the most complete of the cinematic tales of this hero of 13th Century English folklore. Douglas Fairbanks assumes the role of the fabled Earl of Huntingdon before King Richard (Wallace Beery) heads off on the Third Crusade....