The adventures of Robin Hood
(DVD)

This version of the dynamic do-gooder has been digitally re-mastered.

Special features include: Commentary by film historian Rudy Behlmer; Leonard Maltin hosts Warner night at the movies 1938 featuring vintage newsreel, musical short Freddie Rich and His Orchestra and the classic cartoon Katnip Kollege; 2 in-depth documentaries: Welcome to Sherwood : the story of the adventures of Robin Hood; Glorious technicolor, celebrating this revered colour filmmaking process; outtakes; Robin Hood through the ages : excerpts from the 1912 first screen adaptation, Douglas Fairbanks' rousing 1922 silent and this 1938 version; A journey to Sherwood Forest : Basil Rathbone and Erich Wolfgang Korngold home movies shot during production; 2 classic cartoons : Rabbit Hood and Robin Hood Daffy; Splitting the arrow : historical art, costume design, scene concept drawings, cast & crew, publicity & poster galleries; 2 vintage short subjects: Calvacade of archery and The cruise of the Zaca; Breakdowns of 1938: studio blooper reel; Music-only audio track showcasing the film's Oscar winning score.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1938.

Based on ancient Robin Hood legends.

Credits: Music, Erich Wolfgang Korngold.

Cast: Errol Flynn ; Olivia De Havilland ; Basil Rathbone ; Claude Rains ; Alan Hale ; Eugene Pallette.

Recounts the life and adventures of Robin Hood, who, with his band of followers, lived as an outlaw in Sherwood Forest dedicating his life to fighting against tyranny by stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.

Canadian home video rating: G.

DVD, Dolby digital mono.; dual-layer format; region 1.

Not currently licensed for public performance.,CaOWtU

In English, French or Spanish, with optional subtitles in English, French and Spanish ; closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.

Academy Awards, 1938: Best art direction (Carl J. Weyl); Best music (original score - Erich Wolfgang Korngold); Best film editing (Ralph Dawson); Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.