Robin Hood | 1922 | Adventure

Title: Robin Hood | 1922 | Adventure Director: Allan Dwan Studio: Douglas Fairbanks Pictures / United Artists Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Wallace Beery, Sam De Grasse, Enid Bennett, Alan Hale, Paul Dickey, William Lowery, Willard Louis Based on: Legendary English folklore of Robin Hood Release Date: October 18 1922 (Hollywood premiere); widely released in 1923 Runtime: Approximately 127 minutes Format: Silent black and white with English intertitles Country: United States Language: Silent with English intertitles Genres: Adventure Swashbuckler --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction to the Earl of Huntingdon 00:15:00 Tournament and rivalry with Sir Guy 00:30:00 Return to England and outlawing 00:50:00 Formation of Merry Men 01:10:00 Rescue of Lady Marian 01:30:00 Confrontation with Prince John 01:45:00 King Richard’s return and resolution --- Summary: Robin Hood is a 1922 American silent adventure film starring Douglas Fairbanks as the heroic Earl of Huntingdon, who becomes the legendary outlaw Robin Hood. When King Richard the Lion-Hearted departs for the Crusades, his brother Prince John seizes control of England, imposing heavy taxes and tyranny on the people. Huntingdon returns to oppose Prince John’s cruelty, is declared an outlaw, and gathers a band of loyal followers in Sherwood Forest to defend the oppressed. The narrative follows his daring exploits, including archery feats, battles against corrupt authorities, and the rescue of his beloved Lady Marian, culminating in King Richard’s return and the restoration of justice. The film blends swashbuckling action with medieval romance and spectacle. --- Background: Directed by Allan Dwan and produced by and starring Douglas Fairbanks, Robin Hood was one of the most ambitious and expensive productions of the silent era, noted for its elaborate medieval sets, grand scale, and Fairbanks’s athletic performance. It was the first film ever to have a Hollywood premiere at Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre and helped solidify Fairbanks’s status as a major star of adventure cinema. --- Trivia: The film’s full title as copyrighted was *Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood*, though it is commonly referred to simply as *Robin Hood*. It was one of the most expensive films of the 1920s and featured massive sets that became a tourist attraction in Hollywood. Alan Hale, who plays Little John, later appeared in multiple *Robin Hood* adaptations alongside Fairbanks and other stars. The production popularized many medieval adventure tropes later seen in subsequent *Robin Hood* films. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: October 18 1922 / 1923 wide release Original Studio / Distributor: Douglas Fairbanks Pictures / United Artists Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #RobinHood1922 #DouglasFairbanks #SilentFilm #Adventure #Swashbuckler #ClassicCinema #PublicDomain