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Robin Hood
Robin Hood is a 1912 film made by Eclair Studios when it and many other early film studios in America's first motion picture industry were based in Fort Lee, New Jersey at the beginning of the 20th century. The movie's costumes feature enormous versions of the familiar hats of Robin and his merry men, and uses the unusual effect of momentarily superimposing images different animals over each character to emphasize their good or evil qualities. The film was directed by Étienne Arnaud and Herbert Blaché, and written by Eustace Hale Ball. A restored copy of the 30-minute film exists and was exhibited in 2006 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
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Robin Hood opened in theaters August 21, 1912. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Robin Hood is a 1912 film made by Eclair Studios when it and many other early film studios in America's first motion picture industry were based in Fort Lee, New Jersey at the beginning of the 20th century. The movie's costumes feature enormous versions of the familiar hats of Robin and his merry men, and uses the unusual effect of momentarily superimposing images different animals over each character to emphasize their good or evil qualities. The film was directed by Étienne Arnaud and Herbert Blaché, and written by Eustace Hale Ball. A restored copy of the 30-minute film exists and was exhibited in 2006 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
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Cast
Robert FrazerRobin Hood
Barbara TennantMaid Marian
Alec B. FrancisSheriff of Nottingham
Julia StuartSheriff's Housekeeper
Isabel LamonFennel
Muriel OstricheChristabelCredits
- Directed by
- Herbert Blaché, Étienne Arnaud
- Written by
- Eustace Hale Ball
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Eclair American