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Robin Hood

1912 · 30 min Romance Adventure Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Robin Hood is a 1912 film made by Eclair Studios when it and many other early film studios in America's first motion picture industry were based in Fort Lee, New Jersey at the beginning of the 20th century. The movie's costumes feature enormous versions of the familiar hats of Robin and his merry men, and uses the unusual effect of momentarily superimposing images different animals over each character to emphasize their good or evil qualities. The film was directed by Étienne Arnaud and Herbert Blaché, and written by Eustace Hale Ball. A restored copy of the 30-minute film exists and was exhibited in 2006 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

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Year 1912
Country United States of America
Genre Romance, Adventure, Drama
Director Étienne Arnaud
Runtime 30 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (3 votes)

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The 1912 film constructs the archetypal legend, relying on visual symbols—the enormous hats and superimposed animal images—to immediately telegraph character morality. It explores the contrast between noble outlawry and tyrannical power through the simple yet expressive tools of silent cinema.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of witnessing the birth of a screen myth, where each frame feels like a artifact of early filmmaking craft. Those who tire of modern effects will find charm in this primitive ingenuity. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Étienne Arnaud

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Watch as a silent fairy tale in the evening, with an orchestral score or quiet accompaniment.

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