Adventures of Robin Hood - Volume 16

The legend of Robin Hood is given a grand retelling in this popular and long running series made for television (1955-58). Filmed in Great Britain with the handsome and dashing British actor Richard Greene as Robin, the "outlaws" of Sherwood Forest watch over the people of England and protect them from the cruelty and greed of the ruling aristocrats.

The Moneylender: Robin relieves an unscrupulous money lender of his purse, initiating a lifelong commitment to "rob from the rich, and give to the poor."

A Tuck In Time: Friar Tuck's evil twin brother has returned to Sherwood from the Far East with the formula for a secret weapon that he intends to sell to Prince John.

Roman Gold: Dr. Quince, an historian friend of Robin's, is excavating the remains of a Roman villa for antiquities, but the Sheriff believes that he is hiding a vast treasure of gold.

A Village Wooing: Robin comes to the aid of Wat Longfellow, who regrets having become an outlaw to escape a life of servitude. Donald Pleasance guest stars.

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