The Prince of Thieves
1948 | 72m | English
Popularity: 0.3 (history)
| Director: | Howard Bretherton |
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| Writer: | Charles H. Schneer, Maurice Tombragel |
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| After fighting in the Crusades alongside Richard I of England, Sir Allan Claire returns home to marry his betrothed Lady Christable. Accompanied by his sister Lady Marian, the two are intercepted by Robin Hood and his band of Merrie Men. Recognizing a friend of King Richard, Robin informs them that Lady Christabel is to be wed to another against her will in the interest of politics and her father's fortune. The three team up to rescue the fair lady. | |
| Release Date: | Jan 16, 1948 |
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| Director: | Howard Bretherton |
| Writer: | Charles H. Schneer, Maurice Tombragel |
| Genres: | Action, Adventure |
| Keywords | robin hood, sherwood forest, bandit |
| Production Companies | Columbia Pictures |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 31, 2026 Entered: Apr 30, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jon Hall | Robin Hood |
| Patricia Morison | Lady Marian Claire |
| Adele Jergens | Lady Christabel |
| Alan Mowbray | The Friar |
| H.B. Warner | Gilbert Head |
| Michael Duane | Sir Allan Claire |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Howard Bretherton | Director |
| Charles H. Schneer | Adaptation |
| Ken Lobben | Still Photographer |
| Ollie Sigurdson | Still Photographer |
| Fred Jackman Jr. | Director of Photography |
| James Sweeney | Editor |
| Paul Palmentola | Art Direction |
| Sydney Moore | Set Decoration |
| Helen Hunt | Hairstylist |
| Herbert B. Leonard | Production Manager |
| Jack A. Goodrich | Sound |
| Maurice Tombragel | Writer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Sam Katzman | Producer |
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Jon Hall acquits himself fine in this standard "Robin Hood" story. This time he and his gang of foresters and rebels have to try and thwart the devious aspirations of the Baron "Gilbert" (H.B. Warner) and his sidekick "Sir Philip" (Lowell Gilmore) before the love of his life "Lady Marian" (Patricia ... Morison) is married off. It's colourful and quickly paced with plenty of swordplay (possibly not the most convincing, but still...) and Alan Mowbray also contributes well as the sagely and substantial "Friar Tuck". The ending is a bit daft (just how useless can loads of soldiers be against three men?) and you''ll probably not remember this for long afterwards, but it passes an hour or so amiably enough and I did quite enjoy it.