The Adventures of Robin Hood
With Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone.
US, 1938, 35mm, color, 102 min.
Print source: Warner Bros.
Considered one of the greatest 3-strip Technicolor films, Robin Hood defined Errol Flynn as the ultimate swashbuckler – by turns insouciant, brave and charming. The outstanding Technicolor cinematography by master lensmen Sol Polito and Tony Gaudio has helped rank the film high among the most memorable and enjoyable of all Hollywood adventure pictures. A bright and dreamy color palette defines the mood of the film with creamy yellows and brilliant greens that reference the classic illustrations of Arthur Rackham and look like a gorgeous storybook come to life. "Only the rainbow can duplicate its brilliance," boasted Warner Bros. publicity for the film. Unlike many of the pretentious and precious costume films of the 1930s, the brisk pace, sparkling screenplay and marvelous cast of Robin Hood keep it as fresh and lively as it was in 1939. Come and experience this masterpiece of color cinematography in a newly restored studio print.