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Synopsis: Ten years after Robin Hood's death, Little John and the rest of the Merry Men continue to live as outlaws in the woods, fighting against Duke Des Roches, who looks to usurp the throne of England. Lacking leadership and with a traitor within their ranks, the only hope for the Merry Men is Deering, Robin Hood's son. Only Deering isn't a son, she's a daughter. So, knowing the men won't follow a woman, Little John convinces the mysterious Jamie, recently returned from the Crusades, to pose as Deering instead. Who's in it? The movie stars June Laverick , David Hedison , David Farrar , Marius Goring , and Delphi Lawrence. Review: I've had The Son of Robin Hood in my movie library for a couple weeks and finally got around to watching it this morning. I wasn't really sure what to expect from the film because every description I read seemed to be written by someone who hadn't bothered to watch it first. Overall, I think it turned out to be bette...

Synopsis: Judith Duvall enjoys the finer things in life but is also running out of money to pay for them. As a result, she accepts an offer from the Earl of Bellomont to take part in an elaborate scheme to trick pirate Captain William Kidd into leading Bellomont to his hidden treasure. When Kidd proves to be too smart for Bellomont, figures out the plot and discovers Judith's involvement, he punishes Judith by forcing her to perform various chores on his stolen ship while continuing on his way to the hidden treasure, which he needs to earn his pardon. Who's in it? The movie stars Eva Gabor , Anthony Dexter , Alan Hale, Jr ., James Seay and Lyle Talbot . Review: I have had Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl on my "maybe" list for a couple weeks but was reluctant to watch it because the whole concept seemed like something that wouldn't age well. However, the film has quite a few recognizable stars, so I finally decided to give it a try this morning. As it turns ou...

Synopsis: Two rival daredevils decide to compete in an early 20th Century across-the-world auto race from New York to Paris and are joined by an ambitious reporter who is determined to prove her gender isn’t a liability. Along the way, they encounter bad weather, a pie fight and a variety of other obstacles that threaten to keep them from crossing the finish line. Who's in it?  The movie stars Jack Lemmon , Tony Curtis , Natalie Wood , Peter Falk and Vivian Vance . You can read my review here:  Movie Review: The Great Race (1965) (wizzley.com)

Synopsis: While excelling at his military training in Spain, Don Diego Vega is unexpectedly summoned home to California by his aristocrat father. When he arrives, he learns his home has come under the control of a tyrant. With the landowners, including his father, refusing to stand up for the peasants, Diego disquises himself as a masked outlaw named El Zorro in an effort to terrorize the alcalde into resignation while, at the same time, wooing the alcalde's niece. Who's in it? The movie stars Tyrone Power , Linda Darnell , Basil Rathbone , Eugene Pallette and J. Edward Bromberg. Review: I was happy to come across this film on one of my movie channels because it is one of my favorites and I hadn't seen it in a long time. I had a chance to watch it again yesterday and, as has been the case the previous times, it did not disappoint. There have been various incarnations of Zorro, including some more recent ones, but I still think Tyrone Power pulls off the role the best. Hi...

Synopsis:  Convicted of treason after helping a rebel during the Monmouth Rebellion against King James II, Dr. Peter Blood is sold into slavery in India. He is purchased by the niece of a local military commander and, with her help, becomes the governor's physician. However, despite his relatively easy workload, Blood's desire to be a free man results in him escaping with other slaves and becoming a pirate captain. Who's in it? The movie stars Errol Flynn , Olivia de Havilland , Lionel Atwill , Basil Rathbone and Ross Alexander. Review: I have seen bits and pieces of this movie over the years but had never actually taken the time to watch the film in its entirety. I changed that this weekend when, feeling a bit lazy on Sunday, decided to finally watch it. After doing so, I have to say it has become one of my favorite pirate movies. The overall story was an intriguing one. Blood (Flynn) starts out as a former soldier determined to choose helping people over violence but, ...