Adventures of Robin Hood - Volume 19

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 "oulaws"of Sherwood Forest watch over the people of England and protect them from the cruelty and greed of the ruling aristocrats.

Checkmate: Maid Marion is held hostage in the castle of the nefarious Count DeWaldern, who is raising an army to seize control of England.

Friar Tuck: Robin sets off to recruit a friar whose prowess with a sword equals his ability to quote scripture.

Queen Eleanor: The Sheriff's henchmen wait in ambush for the Queen, who is traveling through Sherwood Forest with a large treasure chest.

The Challenge: Robin is lured into an archery contest with the Sheriff's paid mercenary, said to be the greatest archer in all of England.

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