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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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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
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....
3 of 3 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 saying "yonda lies the castle of my fodda, in his best brooklyn accent may amuse some people, also that 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.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
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)
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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 2 months ago by Trevor Willsmer
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 4 months ago by Mr. R. E. Murden
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 9 months ago by Mrs. Marilyn A. Rice
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 12 months ago by betty
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 16 months ago by The CinemaScope Cat
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 22 months ago by Neil James Houlton
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 24 months ago by P. Hensley
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
the wow factor
This movie was made in 1954, YES 1954, IT IS AN ABSOLUTE MARVEL THAT THIS FILM HAS LASTED IN SUCH A PIN SHARP CONDITION, I LOVED IT TOOK ME BACK TO THE GOOD DAY WHEN ALL THE FAMILY... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2009 by D. Lloyd
FALWORTH REVISITED
Last saw this movie some 50 years ago ! I spoke to Tony Curtis at the Metropole B'ham ( autograph signing ) and he confirmed that in the movie he never said " Yonder lies de Castle... Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2009 by Mr. Barry J. Short
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