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| Directed by | Richard Thorpe |
| Produced by | Pandro S. Berman |
| Written by | Sir Walter Scott (novel) Æneas MacKenzie Noel Langley Marguerite Roberts |
| Starring | Robert Taylor Elizabeth Taylor Joan Fontaine George Sanders Emlyn Williams Felix Aylmer Finlay Currie |
| Music by | Miklós Rózsa |
| Cinematography | Freddie Young |
| Editing by | Frank Clarke |
| Distributed by | MGM |
| Release date(s) | 1952 |
| Running time | 106 min. For the historian and biographer see D R Thorpe. Richard Thorpe ( February 24, 1896 - May 1, 1991 Pandro Samuel Berman ( March 28, 1905 &ndash July 13, 1996) known as Pandro S Sir Walter Scott 1st Baronet (15 August 1771 &ndash 21 September 1832 was a prolific Scottish Historical novelist and Poet popular throughout Aeneas MacKenzie, or Æneas MacKenzie, ( August 15 1889, Stornoway, Scotland - June 2 1962, Los Angeles Noel Langley ( December 25, 1911 – November 4, 1980) was a successful novelist playwright screenwriter and director Robert Taylor (August 5 1911 &ndash June 8 1969 was an American Actor. Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor, DBE (born 27 February 1932) is a two-time Academy Award -winning English-American actress Joan Fontaine (born October 22, 1917) is an Academy Award -winning British Actress in American films George Henry Sanders (July 3 &ndashApril 25) was an Academy Award -winning English film and television Actor. George Emlyn Williams CBE ( 26 November 1905 &ndash 25 September 1987) known as Emlyn Williams, was a Welsh Sir Felix Aylmer, OBE ( February 21, 1889 &ndash September 2, 1979) born Felix Edward Aylmer Jones, was a distinguished Finlay Jefferson Currie ( 20 January, 1878 – 9 May, 1968) was a Scottish actor on stage screen and television Miklós Rózsa (ˈmikloːʃ ˈroːʒɒ or Miklos Rozsa ( April 18, 1907 - July 27, 1995) was a Hungarian -born Composer Freddie Young OBE, BSC ( 9 October, 1902 - 1 December, 1998) (sometimes credited as Frederick A Frank Clarke may refer to Frank Gay Clarke (1850&ndash1901 US The year 1952 in film involved some significant events Events January 10 - Cecil B |
| Language | English |
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Ivanhoe is a 1952 historical film made by MGM. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States The year 1952 in film involved some significant events Events January 10 - Cecil B It was directed by Richard Thorpe and produced by Pandro S. Berman. For the historian and biographer see D R Thorpe. Richard Thorpe ( February 24, 1896 - May 1, 1991 Pandro Samuel Berman ( March 28, 1905 &ndash July 13, 1996) known as Pandro S The cast featured Robert Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders, Emlyn Williams, Finlay Currie and Felix Aylmer. Robert Taylor (August 5 1911 &ndash June 8 1969 was an American Actor. Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor, DBE (born 27 February 1932) is a two-time Academy Award -winning English-American actress Joan Fontaine (born October 22, 1917) is an Academy Award -winning British Actress in American films George Henry Sanders (July 3 &ndashApril 25) was an Academy Award -winning English film and television Actor. George Emlyn Williams CBE ( 26 November 1905 &ndash 25 September 1987) known as Emlyn Williams, was a Welsh Finlay Jefferson Currie ( 20 January, 1878 – 9 May, 1968) was a Scottish actor on stage screen and television Sir Felix Aylmer, OBE ( February 21, 1889 &ndash September 2, 1979) born Felix Edward Aylmer Jones, was a distinguished The screenplay was by Æneas MacKenzie, Marguerite Roberts, and Noel Langley from the novel Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott. Aeneas MacKenzie, or Æneas MacKenzie, ( August 15 1889, Stornoway, Scotland - June 2 1962, Los Angeles Noel Langley ( December 25, 1911 – November 4, 1980) was a successful novelist playwright screenwriter and director Ivanhoe is a Novel by Sir Walter Scott. It was written in 1819 and set in 12th century England, an example of Historical fiction Sir Walter Scott 1st Baronet (15 August 1771 &ndash 21 September 1832 was a prolific Scottish Historical novelist and Poet popular throughout The music score was by Miklós Rózsa and the cinematography by Freddie Young. Miklós Rózsa (ˈmikloːʃ ˈroːʒɒ or Miklos Rozsa ( April 18, 1907 - July 27, 1995) was a Hungarian -born Composer Freddie Young OBE, BSC ( 9 October, 1902 - 1 December, 1998) (sometimes credited as Frederick A
The film was nominated for three Academy Awards: Pandro S. Berman for Best Picture, Freddie Young for Best Cinematography, Color, and Miklós Rózsa for Best Music, Scoring. Pandro Samuel Berman ( March 28, 1905 &ndash July 13, 1996) known as Pandro S The Academy Award for Best Motion Picture is one of the Awards of Merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS to artists working The Academy Award for Best Cinematography is an Academy Award awarded each year to a Cinematographer for work in one particular Motion picture. Miklós Rózsa (ˈmikloːʃ ˈroːʒɒ or Miklos Rozsa ( April 18, 1907 - July 27, 1995) was a Hungarian -born Composer The Academy Award for Original Music Score is presented to the best substantial body of music in the form of dramatic underscoring written specifically In addition, Richard Thorpe was nominated by the Directors Guild of America, USA for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures. Directors Guild of America ( DGA) is the labor union which represents the interests of film and television directors in the United States There were also two Golden Globe Award nominations: Best Film Promoting International Understanding and Best Motion Picture Score, for Miklós Rózsa. The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and Television programs given out each year during a formal dinner
The film was the first in what turned out to be an unofficial trilogy made by the same director and producer and starring Robert Taylor. The others were Knights of the Round Table (1953) and The Adventures of Quentin Durward (1955). Knights of the Round Table is a 1954 historical film made by MGM. The year 1953 in film involved some significant events Events September 16 — The Robe debuts as The Adventures of Quentin Durward, known also as Quentin Durward, is a 1955 historical film released by MGM. The year 1955 in film involved some significant events Events November 3 - The musical Guys and Dolls All three were made at MGM's British Studios at Elstree, near London. Elstree is a Village in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire on the A5, north of London.
Plot
Richard the Lionheart, King of England, vanishes while returning from the Crusades. Richard I (8 September 1157 &ndash 6 April 1199 was King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death The Third Crusade (1189&ndash1192 also known as the Kings' Crusade, was an attempt by European leaders to reconquer the Holy Land from Saladin One of his knights, the Saxon Wilfred of Ivanhoe (Robert Taylor), searches tirelessly for him, finally finding him being held for ransom by Leopold of Austria for the enormous sum of 150,000 marks of silver. For their language see Anglo-Saxon language. Anglo-Saxon is the term usually used to describe the invading Tribes in the south Robert Taylor or Bob Taylor may refer to;Arts Robert Taylor (actor at the top (he is the most linked-to of the people on this page --> This article is about the archaic weight of measure/currency For other uses of mark, see the disambiguation page Mark. Richard's treacherous brother, Prince John (Guy Rolfe), knows about it, but enjoys his regency too much to want to do anything. John (24 December 1167 &ndash 19 October 1216 reigned as a King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death Guy Rolfe ( 27 December 1911 &ndash 19 October 2003) was an English actor
Ivanhoe returns to England, to the house of his estranged father, Cedric (Finlay Currie), to be reunited with his love and Cedric's ward, the Lady Rowena (Joan Fontaine), and to beg his father's help in raising the ransom. Finlay Jefferson Currie ( 20 January, 1878 – 9 May, 1968) was a Scottish actor on stage screen and television Joan Fontaine (born October 22, 1917) is an Academy Award -winning British Actress in American films Cedric refuses to lift a finger for a Norman king and orders his son to leave. The Normans were the people who gave their names to Normandy, a region in northern France. Wamba (Emlyn Williams), Cedric's court jester, begs to go with Ivanhoe and is made his squire. George Emlyn Williams CBE ( 26 November 1905 &ndash 25 September 1987) known as Emlyn Williams, was a Welsh A jester, joker, jokester, fool, wit-cracker, prankster, or buffoon is a member of a profession that came into popularity In Feudal or Medieval times a squire was a Man-at-arms in the service of a Knight, often as his Apprentice.
Two separate parties of travelers arrive and are granted Cedric's hospitality: the Jew, Isaac of York (Felix Aylmer), and Norman knights Sir Brian de Bois-Guilbert (George Sanders) and Sir Hugh de Bracy (Robert Douglas), and their entourage. Sir Felix Aylmer, OBE ( February 21, 1889 &ndash September 2, 1979) born Felix Edward Aylmer Jones, was a distinguished George Henry Sanders (July 3 &ndashApril 25) was an Academy Award -winning English film and television Actor. Robert Douglas was born as Robert Douglas Finlayson in Bletchley, Buckinghamshire on 9 November 1909. That night, two of the Normans try to rob Isaac, but are foiled by Ivanhoe. Not feeling safe, Isaac decides to return to his home in Sheffield; Ivanhoe offers to escort him there. Sheffield ( is a city and Metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England
When they reach Isaac's home, Ivanhoe secures his help raising the ransom in return for better treatment for the Jews once Richard returns. Rebecca (Elizabeth Taylor), Isaac's daughter, visits Ivanhoe secretly in the night to reward him for rescuing her father; she gives him jewels to purchase arms and a horse for an important upcoming joust. Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor, DBE (born 27 February 1932) is a two-time Academy Award -winning English-American actress She falls in love with him, despite the great social gulf between them.
Nearly all of the principal characters are at the joust, including Prince John. The Norman knights defeat all comers. Just when it seems that they are victorious, a new Saxon knight appears, arrayed all in black. He does not give his name, but challenges all five Norman champions. He defeats four of them, one after the other, but is seriously wounded in the fourth encounter. In between rounds, the black knight (Ivanhoe) salutes Rebecca. Bois-Guilbert sees her and instantly falls under her spell. In the last bout, Ivanhoe and Bois-Guilbert clash. Weakened, Ivanhoe falls out of the saddle and is carried off the field.
Fearing Prince John's wrath, the Saxons depart, Ivanhoe to the woods under the protection of Robin Hood (Harold Warrender). Robin Hood is an archetypal figure in English folklore, whose story originates from medieval times but who remains significant in popular culture where The rest make for the city of York, but are captured and taken to the castle of Front de Boeuf (Francis De Wolff). York ( is an historic Walled city sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. Francis de Wolff ( 7 January 1913 &ndash 18 April 1984) was an English Character actor. When Ivanhoe hears the news, he gives himself up, in exchange for his father's freedom. However, the Normans go back on their word and keep them both. Robin Hood's men then storm the castle, freeing most of the captives. In the fighting, Front de Boeuf drives Wamba to his death in the burning part of the castle and is slain in turn by Ivanhoe. Bois-Guilbert alone escapes, by using Rebecca as a shield.
Meanwhile, the enormous ransom is finally collected, but the Jews face a cruel choice: free either Richard or Rebecca, for that is the exact price Prince John has set on her life. Isaac chooses Richard. Ivanhoe entrusts the ransom delivery to Cedric, but promises Isaac that he will rescue Rebecca.
John has her condemned as a witch, to be burned at the stake, but Ivanhoe appears and challenges the verdict, invoking the right to "wager of battle", which cannot be denied. Witchcraft, in various historical anthropological religious and mythological contexts is the use of certain kinds of Supernatural or magical powers Trial by combat (also wager of battle, trial by battle or judicial duel) was a method of Germanic law to settle accusations in the absence of Prince John chooses a conflicted Bois-Guilbert as his champion. The Norman makes a last desperate plea to Rebecca: in return for her love, he is willing to forfeit the duel, though he would be forever disgraced as a knight. She refuses, saying "We are all in God's hands, sir knight. "
In the battle to the death, Ivanhoe's axe prevails over Bois-Guilbert's mace and chain. As he lays dying, Bois-Guilbert reaffirms to Rebecca that he is the one who loves her, not Ivanhoe. And indeed, he speaks the truth.
Richard and his knights (with Cedric as an escort) return to reclaim his throne from his usurping brother.
Differences from Scott's novel
The film omits the characters Aethelstan, Lucas Beaumanoir, and Gurth, while the Templars play no role. Ivanhoe's early injuries are modest and he plays a very active role throughout the film. Unlike the novel, King Richard is not involved until the final scene, when he and his knights ride in (costumed as Templars).
External links
- Ivanhoe at the Internet Movie Database
- Ivanhoe at Allmovie
- Ivanhoe at Rotten Tomatoes
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