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Director: Richard Thorpe
Cast: Robert Taylor, Robert Morley, Kay Kendall, George Cole
Quentin Durward © 1955 Turner Entertainment Co. Package Design © 2009 Turner Entertainment Co. and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
During the reign of 15th century France's King Louis XI, a young Scottish man is sent by his English Lord to woo a French lady on his behalf. The plan goes awry when the young man falls in love with her. Starring Robert Taylor ("Ivanhoe," "Magnificent Obsession"), Kay Kendall ("Genevieve") and Oscar-nominee Robert Morley ("Marie Antoinette," "Beat the Devil"). Produced by Academy Award-recipient Pandro S. Berman ("Ivanhoe," "Top Hat," "Father of the Bride"). Based on the classic novel by Sir Walter Scott.
from tarrytown on 5/2/2010Comments about Quentin Durward (DVD):
The previous posted reviews are spot on - this is a classy glossy Cinemascope swashbuckler from MGM in their inimitable style - no Ivanhoe for sure, but a simple pleasure with Taylor mismatched with the amazing Kay Kendall but who cares. Enjoy the beautiful score in stereo, and don't expect a "classic"; and have a great time
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from australia on 7/17/2009Comments about Quentin Durward (DVD):
Robert Taylor and Kay Kendall in a rousing MGM swashbuckler from the mid 50's was overpowered and overlooked. Glorious full 2.5 width Cinemascope transfer and stereo plus a great support cast inclkuding Robert Morley. Nowhere near an Ivanhoe, but a good looking good fun adventure with the gorgeous Kay Kendall makes it a must-have for period adventure fans, or early Cinemascope home theatre collectors!
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from Colorado Springs, CO on 4/13/2009Comments about Quentin Durward (DVD):
Here's a terrific print of a classy costumer from MGM, and it's one of their mid-century CinemaScope releases capitalizing perfectly on the newly sensationalized process. Hoping to emulate the success of IVANHOE, MGM gives you Robert Taylor in adventure mode again, coupling him with lovely Kay Kendall and dependably wry Robert Morley in a lesser Sir Walter Scott adaptation. It's a formulaic swashbucker, but the added widescreen dimensions of full 2:55 to 1 scope (anamorphic) and stereophonic sound (including the original panned dialogue mix) make this a treat for fans with appropriately equipped home theaters. Bronislau Kaper wrote the rousing music score that's worth the price of admission on its own. A sumptuous addition to the archive collection!
