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DISC 1: SIDE A ~ THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD - INCLUDES: Commentary by Historian Rudy Behlmer • Leonard Maltin Hosts Warner Night at the Movies 1938 with Newsreel, Musical Short Freddie Rich and His Orchestra and Cartoon Katnip Kollege • Errol Flynn Movie Trailer Gallery • Music-Only Audio Track • Languages & Subtitles: English, Français & Español (Main Feature. Bonus Material/Trailer May Not Be Subtitled.). SIDE B ~ CAPTAIN BLOOD - INCLUDES: Leonard Maltin Hosts Warner Night at the Movies 1935 with Newsreel, Musical Short Johnny Green and His Orchestra, Comedy Short All-American Drawback, Cartoon Billboard Frolics and Theatrical Trailers • Featurette Captain Blood: A Swashbuckler Is Born • Audio-Only Bonus: Radio Production with the Film’s Stars • Languages: English & Français • Subtitles: English, Français & Español (Main Feature. Bonus Material/Trailer May Not Be Subtitled.). DISC 2: SIDE A ~ THE SEA HAWK - INCLUDES: Leonard Maltin Hosts Warner Night at the Movies 1940 with Newsreel, Short Alice in Movieland, Cartoon Porky’s Poor Fish and Theatrical Trailers • Featurette The Sea Hawk: Flynn in Action • Subtitles: English, Français & Español (Main Feature. Bonus Material/Trailer May Not Be Subtitled.) SIDE B ~ ADVENTURES OF DON JUAN - INCLUDES: Commentary by Director Vincent Sherman and Historian Rudy Behlmer • Warner Night at the Movies 1949 with Newsreel, Joe McDoakes Comedy Short So You Want to Be on the Radio, Travel Short Calgary Stampede, Cartoon Hare Splitter and Theatrical Trailers • Subtitles: English (Main Feature. Bonus Material/Trailer May Not Be Subtitled.)
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THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (1938) - Winner of 3 Academy Awards* - Dashing Errol Flynn triumphs in this lavish version of the Robin Hood saga. Olivia de Havilland (as Maid Marian), supreme villains Basil Rathbone and Claude Rains and a boisterous who’s who of character actors co-star. Welcome to Sherwood! CAPTAIN BLOOD (1935) Flynn skyrocketed to stardom as a 17th-century physician turned pirate after escaping unjust political imprisonment. Radiant Olivia de Havilland co-stars in the first of their eight films together. Michael Curtiz directs. THE SEA HAWK (1940) Cannons thunder, blades clatter and Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s dyamic music swirls as Flynn plays a seagoing rogue who commandeers a 40-gun galleon, endures captivity, then boldly escapes to warn England of Spain’s armada. ADVENTURES OF DON JUAN (1948) - Academy Award* Winner - In this later-career swashbuckler, Flynn is a warmer, wittier version of his earlier characters as he rescues the Spanish queen (Viveca Lindfors) from the snares of an evil duke.
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29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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Errol Flynn was one of a kind; devastatingly handsome, yet self-destructive, gifted at nearly everything he tried, yet so insecure that he could never acknowledge nor accept his talent. He mastered and became synonymous with the swashbuckler, yet he appeared in more westerns and war films than 'sword and tights' adventures (and truthfully, he disliked most of what he made, in ANY genre). In many ways, his tragic vices aside, he was really a little boy who never grew up, who needed love, took criticism too hard, and was suspicious of praise. Yet most remarkably, of his generation of stars, he is one of the few whose name hasn't faded into obscurity, since his death. Errol Flynn has remained an iconic star, the personification of a laughing cavalier, heroic and confident, and TCM has brought together the BEST of the best, with the TCM Greatest Classic Film Collection: Legends - Errol Flynn (The Adventures of Robin Hood / Captain Blood / The Sea Hawk / Adventures of Don Juan)
In editions filled with terrific additional features of the era of each film, these four titles bookend Flynn's 'glory years', from his explosion onto the scene as physician-turned-pirate Peter Blood in Michael Curtiz' "Captain Blood" (1935); his pinnacle as Warner's biggest star, in the ULTIMATE swashbuckler, "The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938); one of the most beautiful historical romantic adventures ever filmed, "The Sea Hawk" (1940); and his 'Golden Age' swanswong, "The Adventures of Don Juan" (1948), which, while not the last of his swashbucklers, would be the last big-budget 'studio' production, as years of carousing and self-abuse had begun to wear down his features, and drain his energy.... Read more ›
In editions filled with terrific additional features of the era of each film, these four titles bookend Flynn's 'glory years', from his explosion onto the scene as physician-turned-pirate Peter Blood in Michael Curtiz' "Captain Blood" (1935); his pinnacle as Warner's biggest star, in the ULTIMATE swashbuckler, "The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938); one of the most beautiful historical romantic adventures ever filmed, "The Sea Hawk" (1940); and his 'Golden Age' swanswong, "The Adventures of Don Juan" (1948), which, while not the last of his swashbucklers, would be the last big-budget 'studio' production, as years of carousing and self-abuse had begun to wear down his features, and drain his energy.... Read more ›
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Four classic Errol Flynn swashbucklers grace this affordable two-DVD set. Excellent print quality and loads of special features make for a glorious collection from the Golden Age of Warner Brothers. No complaints about the double-sided discs.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Elvin Ortiz
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I was amazed by the great scenes in these films, whether they be castles, battle scenes at sea, or the jungles of Central America. These stories are action-packed with ships attacking at sea, intense, romantic, and intelligent. The collection comes in four individual discs.
The stories of The Sea Hawk (1940) and Don Juan (1948), besides being romantic, also involve a great deal of political intrigue. The Sea Hawk comprises the period of strained relations between Spain and England just prior to the defeat of the Spanish Armada (this event is not part of the movie). It has an interesting Queen Elizabeth, comparable to the one in the 1999 Elizabeth movie, a multi-dimensional character who must struggle between doing the best for her people, and sustaining peace because of economic convenience. The actress Brenda Marshall plays Flynn's love interest albeit the action and intrigue downplay the romance here. Don Juan encompasses a period where there are good relations between England and Spain, the setting is in the Spanish castle, since Don Juan is Spanish, and the conflict is with a close adviser to the Spanish King who wants to become king by waging war on England. This film makes a good balance between romance, action, and political intrigue. I find Viveca Linfors delicious in her role of Queen Margaret of Spain. I can never get tired of watching her. She is Don Juan's true romantic interest in this film. And I love that last line: "My dear friend, there's a little bit of Don Juan in every man, and since I am Don Juan, there must be more of it in me!"
Captain Blood (1935) is another romance and Errol Flynn's first leading role, this time dealing with internal political intrigue in England.... Read more ›
The stories of The Sea Hawk (1940) and Don Juan (1948), besides being romantic, also involve a great deal of political intrigue. The Sea Hawk comprises the period of strained relations between Spain and England just prior to the defeat of the Spanish Armada (this event is not part of the movie). It has an interesting Queen Elizabeth, comparable to the one in the 1999 Elizabeth movie, a multi-dimensional character who must struggle between doing the best for her people, and sustaining peace because of economic convenience. The actress Brenda Marshall plays Flynn's love interest albeit the action and intrigue downplay the romance here. Don Juan encompasses a period where there are good relations between England and Spain, the setting is in the Spanish castle, since Don Juan is Spanish, and the conflict is with a close adviser to the Spanish King who wants to become king by waging war on England. This film makes a good balance between romance, action, and political intrigue. I find Viveca Linfors delicious in her role of Queen Margaret of Spain. I can never get tired of watching her. She is Don Juan's true romantic interest in this film. And I love that last line: "My dear friend, there's a little bit of Don Juan in every man, and since I am Don Juan, there must be more of it in me!"
Captain Blood (1935) is another romance and Errol Flynn's first leading role, this time dealing with internal political intrigue in England.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Our children love Don Juan and Robin Hood they are not use to B&W , they are great copies though, when passion and horseplay were part of being a great actor.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By R. P. Clary
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Four great movies to keep you watching. Can't go wrong with Errol Flynn on the giving end of a sword. He will steal you loot and steal your girl, and you'll enjoy every minute of it.
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...when it comes to action, humor and and a thoroughly entertaining experience...I'll admit the writers and directors deserve kudos also, but Flynn stands in great company with Bogart and Cagney as one of the most likeable actors of his era
By WOLFIE
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NO ONE CAN WEAR TIGHTS BETTER THAN ERROL FLYNN...THESE MOVIES ARE AFFORDABLE AND COMPLETE SOME OF MY FAVS...SO THRILLLED...HAPPY..HAPPY...HAPPY...WOLFIE
THANKS AGAIN FOR SUCH GRAT SERVICE!!!
THANKS AGAIN FOR SUCH GRAT SERVICE!!!
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I got it as a gift for a family member. They loved it and have watched it more than once.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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TCM ...Classic Film Collection: ...Errol Flynn
In the genre of cinematic swashbucklers, no one has ever matched Errol Flynn in his hayday. Sea Hawk & Captain blood were, arguably, the best pirate movies ever made. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Robert N. Kowlowitz
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Errol Flynn Star
What carisma, what a smile, such camera presence!
this is worth watching just to compare to today's leading men,
Australian Errol Flynn Rocks!
this is worth watching just to compare to today's leading men,
Australian Errol Flynn Rocks!
Published 1 month ago by Brenda Clarke
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If you have heard of Erroll Flynn but don't really know who he really...
He is Robin Hood. He is Peter Blood. He is the original talking swash-buckling pirate. This four pack is all you need to get hooked on Flynn. Great price, too.
Published 2 months ago by Dad, you killed the Zombie Ned Flanders! "Ned Flanders Was a Zombie?"
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Four Classic Films
We have probably all seen Robin Hood once in our life, now actually enjoy watching it without commercial interuption. The action in all of these films is non-stop.
Published 2 months ago by David Veitch
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Flynn at his best
What can you say about a guy who was born to play the roles in this set. Four of his greatest swashbucklers and do not kid yourself, he was not wasted as he grew older as people... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Serpico
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Best
These are the greatest classical stories and movies. You will not be disappointed with these if you like good acting, writing and just great material.
Published 3 months ago by TWK
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Great Movies
I have not always been a lover of Errol Flynn, not his movies they are great, just him. You know how sometimes there seems to be an instant dislike of an acting style. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jacquelene Murphy
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The Best Swashbuckler!
Nobody beats Error Flinn as a swashbuckler! The mixture of humor, serious and mystery is great. Evil is evil and good is good. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dr. J
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GREAT OLD MOVIES
Got this for my mom and she loves it. Her girlfriends love it too. Errol FLynn was one of the great early movie actors and these 4 movies are some his top examples.
Published 4 months ago by Pete
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Great movies
I love watching classic movies especially the "swashbuckle" type. Errol Flynn was a very romantic figure - it's easy to slip myself into the movie.
Published 4 months ago by Joanne O. Rolston
