Following 1938’s “The Adventures of Robin Hood”, Hollywood seemed hesitant to be seen to rival the success of the picture, leading to several ‘son of Robin Hood’ adventures. The second of these types, 1950’s “Rogues of Sherwood Forest”, almost leans in to Errol Flynn’s famous outing, reading almost as a sequel to the classic film. Not only are several costumes reused, notably one of Basil Rathbone’s here sported by Lowell Gilmore as the Count of Flanders, but Alan Hale makes his third and final appearance as Little John, after appearing opposite both Flynn and Douglas Fairbanks in 1922.
“Rogues of Sherwood Forest” sees Robert, Earl of Huntingdon, the son of Robin Hood, standing up to the oppression of Prince John, now King John after Richard’s death. Robert and Little John bring the band back together, with Friar Tuck, Alan a’Dale and WIll Scarlett returning to the greenwood. Rescinding all the good deeds done in Richard’s reign, John seeks to make his enemies pay with their lives. With the help of the brave and resourceful ward, Marianne, Robert leads the rebellion as the reincarnated Robin Hood. Yet Archbishop Stephen Langton has other ideas than just rebellion, convincing the men of Sherwood Forest that something more tangible, a bill of rights, must bring John into line…
Starring John Derek as Robin, Alan Hale as Little John, Diana Lynn as Marianne, George Macready as King John, Lowell Gilmore as the Count of Flanders, Billy House as Friar Tuck, Lester Matthews as Alan a’Dale, Billy Bevan as Will Scarlet, and Donald Randolph as Archbishop Stephen Langton.
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What an entertaining, fast moving little B movie. One of Derek's first chances to be lead, I think. Also, Marianne is a surprisingly strong female lead for the time, playing a vital role in Robin's plans throughout.
How I would love to have been born in the year 1950 instead of getting born in 1969 19 years later.
Movie is more like gangster al capone avoiding irs tax tax tax
It's a beautiful movie to watch. Thank you.
Hacksaws in 1216 ? . Great flick ! . Ta. Dave
GREAT MOVIE, NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD SEE THIS PARTICULAR MOVIE, THANK YOU.
Actually to avoid serious injury lances were made of wood that would break if too much force was used.
And they are the the democrats of today.
A rollicking tale showing that even in the days of so-called chivalry, there were dastardly deeds perpetuated at the highest levels of society with those "in power" ruthlessly ruling over the citizenry!
Enjoyed John Derek as Robin Hood! Thanks for sharing these films. A fun weekend indulgence.
Great movie! I'm in my mid 60s. Don't know how I missed this one before now. The entire cast did a good job. I'm stuck in a nursing home recovering from several health issues. It's taking a lot longer than expected. My smartphone died the day I entered the hospital, and I almost joined it. After several weeks, I was transferred to the adjacent nursing home. I got extremely bored with the TV programming. My TV died around 18 years ago. I upgraded from dial-up internet service to cable internet service not long after, and found I could watch lots of great free stuff online for just the cost of the monthly internet service, so I never bought another TV. Most of the stuff available on TV now isn't to my taste. Fortunately, shortly after I transferred to the nursing home, my brother helped me replace my dead smartphone with a new tablet. I'm back to watching all the free stuff I want. Also, I'm back to commenting on YouTube videos, which you can't do when watching TV. At 10 inches, my new tablet has a bigger screen and keyboard, so watching and commenting are much easier than on my dead phone. Anything bigger would be hard to carry around, so we both liked this size for a tablet.😊 Anyway, this entertaining movie showed up in my feed just before lunch was due. I was going to save it for a later time, but then decided that it would be fun to watch during lunch. I really enjoyed this family quality movie.😊
The script is surprisingly literate and historically accurate. Mariane is proactive, not just a damsel in distress waiting to be rescued. The acting, direction, production design and cinematography are far above average.
Robin had been formed the resistance group to claim back the people wealthy that'd being taken out by the force by King John, Richard younger brother that'd being claimed himself as righteous King of England bcoz he'd being plotted the lied information about the King Richard sadness had been killed by the poisoned arrow from the enermy archery squad n the Holy War at the Jerusalem wars battlefield.
It'd being the history from people who'd being treated by the unfair rules from the King Richard had being gone to war in the Holy Wars that'd being joined by all the Christians alliance by the Western Empire soldiers country United to claim back the Jerusalem City's that'd being ruled by the Abbasid Caliphates soldiers who'd being the Muslims soldiers from the Arabic, Turkish, African United Islamic Republic army's. It'd being caused the massive battle had been happened caused the great losses of the human life's from both sided.
What he said. Thank you.🎭👍
They were entertaining for the whole family, no outrageous language
Awesome film, Love it…❤️. My first time watching this, I’m glad I found this channel with old movies….lately that’s all I care to watch. Today’s movies, imho, can’t hold a candle to the older films. I’m tired of lewd language, sexual overtones, politically correct and CGI/AI garbage….all this doesn’t make a movie better, it only degrades it into oblivion. What happened to all those actors who were trying to make the film count for something? They blew away with the techno era of laziness, plus forget about quality, it’s the easier way out instead. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful film, it made my day brighter….👍❤️🙏🏼
This 1950 film makes use of significant footage from a 1946 film "The Bandits of Sherwood Forest".
Alan Hale has been in more Robin Hood movies than Robin Hood, this was his last film, he died shortly after it at 57, way too young
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Fun movie, I liked the joust at the start to show us Robin Jr's character. The actor sure is reminiscent of Flynn's looks, I love the casting. The funniest line, though, was an accident I suppose. Richard III's democratic principles, hilarious.
Nice movie classic never see this one
That's Alan Hale Sr. The one from Giligan Island is Alan Hale Jr.
Movies like this helps my mental health.
Really good entertainment value. Great fun! Excellent!
Never got a chance to watch this one. Never heard of it. Great to have the chance. John Derek was well served in athletic parts like this
Alan Hale was a very good actor. He was close friends with Errol Flynn and eventually made 13 movies with him.
58:30 to 1:00:37 – The existential principles here are simply marvellous.
🔵BUT THE EVIL DEMOCRATS NEVER ABIDED BY THE MAGNA CARTA😢🔴
Surprisingly good. Compare this to nowadays when producers can't even remake a classic let alone do a spinoff, without it being garbage and pure propaganda and changing races and genders of characters.
I love old Robin Hood movies, thank you! 🎥😃
Lol…. there's a lot of handsome dudes & gorgeous ladies in this film ❤ it!!!
It will make a good Xmas 🌲☃️ movie.
The Brit's, Scott's & Irish had very turbulent times (I'm sure even back in the 960's, lives & living was brutal, hard & ugly).
The most nasty that come to mind 4 me (imho) were the years 1066, 1215 to 1800's & then WWI & WWII (I won't mention the 60's –> 90's troubles as they were just as horrific).
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Whoa he killed the horse first time ever seeing something like that in a old swashbuckler movie like this that was something straight out of brave heart he must have been taking notes from William Wallace ha ha ha ….definitely injoyed this movie🗣‼️👍🏿😆😂🤣🤣
Diana Lynn also stared in a Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis movie.
It looks like Skipper from Gilligan's Islands father (Alan Hale senior) stared in several movies too.
Both had roles in westerns.
Another good share from you. Keep up the good work.
Luv this
Great movie!!!
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