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Medieval epic full of swashbuckling heroics and romance. Tony Curtis plays a dashing young knight trying to defend the British throne and win the heart of a fair maiden. Myles (Curtis) is a headstrong young peasant who sets out to find out the identity of his father. He travels to the majestic MacWorth Castle, where he aims to win a knighthood as well as the hand of Lady Anne (played by Janet Leigh, Curtis's real-life bride). However, she has already been claimed by the evil Sir Walter Blunt (Patrick O'Neal) . Meanwhile, the English throne is being threatened by sinister forces from within. It seems it's up to Myles to save the kingdom.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, 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. ...The Black Shield of Falworth
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Pure entertainment presented in the format closest to the original film release. Historical piece, not only because of the period, but because it was indeed the first Technicolor and Cinemascope release for Universal Pictures. This is a must have Blu-ray for serious collectors around the world. Thank you for not region locking it. It plays "Universally" (No pun intended)
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Gary Vidmar
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Here's Universal Studios first CinemaScope picture, but more importantly, the first anamorphic scope picture in Technicolor (all of the 20th Century Fox premiere releases were in Color by DeLuxe). This EUREKA high-definition transfer is first-rate, and a benchmark for continuing Blu-ray masters of classic films.
Curtis and Leigh were hot mid-century contract players for Universal at the time this matinee swashbuckler was released, and that low-budget studio's set pieces are quite evident throughout this production. Universal didn't jump on the CinemaScope stereophonic bandwagon either. Still, it's a quaint costume potboiler with loads of 1950's nostalgia working for it. Wouldn't it be great to see Blu-Ray transfers of other great early scope adventures like KING OF THE KHYBER RIFLES, THE EGYPTIAN, SEVEN CITIES OF GOLD, MOONFLEET etc. etc. etc. etc....
Curtis and Leigh were hot mid-century contract players for Universal at the time this matinee swashbuckler was released, and that low-budget studio's set pieces are quite evident throughout this production. Universal didn't jump on the CinemaScope stereophonic bandwagon either. Still, it's a quaint costume potboiler with loads of 1950's nostalgia working for it. Wouldn't it be great to see Blu-Ray transfers of other great early scope adventures like KING OF THE KHYBER RIFLES, THE EGYPTIAN, SEVEN CITIES OF GOLD, MOONFLEET etc. etc. etc. etc....
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I saw the BLACK SHIELD OF FALWORTH at the cinema as a child in 1954. For me it was a trip down memory lane. It was a film of its time, although people queued in 1954 to see it. Athough today it may look dated and the late Tony Curtis had a 50`s hair style, which was known as the Tony Curtis Haircut,very popular with young men at that time and it was merrie England on the Universal backlot it is still worth a look to any movie buff. I have just watched it on my 42inch tv and found the quality of the dvd acceptable. It is also worth watching to see the villain played by David Farrah a english actor who's talents were wasted by Hollywood.
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A Real Classic
It is in my opinion a real classic. It is a real pity that more films of this quality were not made subsequently.
Published 5 months ago by Michael Morgan
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Just as I Remembered
I'd been wanting this movie for a very long time. So happy I came across it on Amazon.uk. Arrival was surprisingly fast seeing as how it had to sail across the pond but it arrived... Read more
Published 11 months ago by P. Ramey
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A shameless crowdpleaser
There are two ways you can approach The Black Shield of Falworth. You can give in to ridicule - and with Tony Curtis cast as an English peasant and would-be knight wooing Janet... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Trevor Willsmer
4.0 out of 5 stars
THE BLACK SHIELD OF FALWORTH
TONY CURTIS LOOKING EVERY INCH THE LADIES PIN UP, AND JANET LIEGH LOOKING EVERY INCH THE GENTLEMENS PIN UP,ARE WELL MATCHED IN THIS STORY OF DEEP SECRETS AND THE BLACK KNIGHT,... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. R. E. Murden
2.0 out of 5 stars
Corn On The Cob
This swashbuckling adventure is cornier than corn and the acting performances are dreadful and even though I like Tony Curtis, his performance was awful, especially his thick... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mrs. Marilyn A. Rice
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not the right synopsis
Unfortunately the synopsis for this dvd is actually for a children's television series called 'Maid Marian and her merry men' and not for The Black Shield.
Published 24 months ago by betty
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable tale of knight and damsels
Rudolph Mate (WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE) directs this lightweight tale of knights in armor and ladies fair and it's enjoyable in its unassuming way. Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2011 by The CinemaScope Cat
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Merrie England, 19th century medievalism
This is a first class film, true it hangs on the coat-tails of Prince Valiant, but that does not distract from it's worth. Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2010 by Neil James Houlton
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Outstanding Classic
As most films are down to personal taste, I'm purely going to review the quality of the blu ray version. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2010 by P. Hensley
3.0 out of 5 stars
The Black Cheese of Falworth
It doesn't take much knowledge of film history to suss out exactly what type of film we're presented with here.
Since it was produced in the U.S. Read more
Since it was produced in the U.S. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2010 by Thomas Kane
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