The Black Shield of Falworth

The Black Shield of Falworth (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
95 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1954 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Rudolph Maté

Written By:
Oscar Brodney
Howard Pyle

Actors:
Tony Curtis ..... Myles Falworth
Janet Leigh ..... Lady Anne of Mackworth
David Farrar ..... Gilbert Blunt, Earl of Alban
Barbara Rush ..... Meg Falworth
Herbert Marshall ..... William, Earl of Mackworth
Torin Thatcher ..... Sir James
Dan O'Herlihy ..... Prince Hal of Wales
Patrick O'Neal ..... Walter Blunt
Craig Hill ..... Francis Gascoyne
Ian Keith ..... King Henry IV
Doris Lloyd ..... Dame Ellen, Lady-in-Waiting
Rhys Williams ..... Diccon Bowman
Leonard Mudie ..... Friar Edward
Maurice Marsac ..... Count de Vermois
Leo Britt ..... Sir Robert

Synopsis:

The Black Shield of Falworth was Universal-International's first feature in CinemaScope, and is released for the very first time on DVD in the UK on 10 November 2008 by Eureka Entertainment. In one of his earliest and most dashing performances, a young Tony Curtis pursues his real-life bride Janet Leigh, while defending the British throne in this swashbuckling saga filled with jousts, jests and medieval super heroics The time is England in the reign of King Henry IV, Miles (Curtis) is a headstrong, handsome peasant determined to learn the name of his slain father and discover his true heritage. His fiery ambition and swift sword lead him to the majestic MacWorth castle. There he must compete for both knighthood as well as the hand of the fair Lady Anne (Leigh), but her love is claimed by the evil, conniving Sir Walter Blount. All the while the English throne is being challenged to the death - from sinister forces within Soon the fate of the realm, and his beloved Lady Anne, will depend upon his martial skill, but not before Miles must unlock the secret of his own shocking, mysterious identity. With its outstanding supporting cast and dazzling set design this is truly an epic tale of which legends are made! Starring the ever charismatic, multi-award winning Tony Curtis (Some like It Hot, Smell of Sweet Success, The Defiant Ones), the OSCAR® nominated Janet Leigh (Psycho, The Manchurian Candidate) and directed by the OSCAR® nominated cinematographer Rudolph Mate.

Tony Curtis always seemed a little uncomfortable in costume epics, but this trait serves him well in Black Shield of Falworth. Based on the robust novel Men of Iron by Howard Pyle, the film casts Curtis as Miles, the son of a disgraced knight. Through the sponsorship of the Earl of Mackworth Herbert Marshall, Miles is trained for knighthood, an arduous process that earns him the ridicule of his fellow trainees, who regard him as little better than a peasant. Eventually, Miles proves his mettle by squelching a plan to oust King Henry IV Ian Keith from the throne of England. On a more personal level, Miles carries on a romance with Mackworth's daughter Lady Anne Janet Leigh, while Miles' sister Meg Barbara Rush finds happiness in the arms of knight-in-training Francis Gascoyne Craig Hill. The heavy of the piece is the Earl of Alban David Farrar, whom Miles must ultimately face down in a well-directed climactic set-to. Torin Thatcher, who'd previously costarred with Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh in Houdini, delivers another topnotch characterization as the no-nonsense trainer of Miles and his fellow aspirant knights.

Set in medieval period England, BLACK SHIELD OF FALWORTH is the story of Myles Falworth, (Curtis) a peasant raised without ever knowing who his real father was. He goes to Mackworth castle to become a knight and regain his birthright. There he falls hopelessly in love with the Mackworth's daughter Anne, (Leigh.) Their relationship leaves him very unpopular amongst the castle's inhabitants, jeopardizing his ultimate goal; to bear the black shield Falworth. Based on the novel 'Men of Iron' by Howard Pyle.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 12 June, 2009.

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