The Black Arrow (Columbia Pictures) (1948)

Black Arrow Mat 2-B; Prod. Still No. 99 LOUIS HAYWARD (Feature) Cape-and-Sword Dramas Appeal to Louis Hayward In the minds of Hollywood producers and casting directors, the name of Louis Hayward has become synonymous with swashbuckling action roles first made famous by the late Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. But Hayward himself made a somewhat startling revelation during production of Columbia’s “The Black Arrow,” co-starring Janet Blair and currently showing at the Theatre. This film, too, incidentally, is a bold adventure yarn from the pages of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel of gallant knights and ladies fair in England of the 15th Century. “Actually,” says the handsome rescuer of damsels in distress and avenger of dastardly deeds, ““‘The Black Arrow’ is only the fifth cape-and-sword drama I’ve appeared in since my first picture ’way back in 1935.” However, not all of his roles have been of the action type, as witness his first three pictures after returning from overseas (he was a Marine Corps Captain) —“‘And Then There Were None,” “Young Widow” and “The Strange Woman.” For the record, Hayward appeared in “Anthony Adverse,” “Man in the Iron Mask,” “Son of Monte Cristo” and “Return of Monte Cristo.”” Few stars can boast that they did more to re create the chivalric exploits of bygone eras. When Columbia decided to film the Stevenson classic, an Edward Small production, there was slight question of whom should get the male lead, for Hayward’s performance in that studio’s “Return of Monte Cristo” excited warm praise from critics and movie-goers alike. While he is a master with the rapiers of the 19th Century (the period of most of his adventures), he had to learn to joust for “The Black Arrow,” with a 16-foot steel-tipped lance while on horseback. He also had to become proficient with the heavy English broadsword of the 15th Century. (Closing Notice) Black Arrow’ Ends Local Engagement “The Black Arrow,’ Columbia’s exciting picturization of the world-famous Robert Louis Stevenson novel, will end its current engagement at the .... Theatre on Starring roles in the Edward Small production are portrayed by Louis Hayward and Janet Blair with George Macready and Edgar Buchanan importantly featured. Black Arrow Mat 2-G; Prod. Still No. 1 HER TAUNTING KISS turns this avenging knight into an outlaw lover! Janet Blair and Louis Hayward are starred at the Theatre in Columbia’s “The Black Arrow,’ based on the immortal novel. Page 14 (Feature) Flashing Swords Slashing New Paths To Boxoffice Glory As every film fan _ knows, movies run in cycles. Sometimes sea stories are very popular and every company rushes one of this type into production. Musicals, socially significant dramas, super-Westerns, gangster yarns and biographical pictures have all had their heyday. Right now, swashbuckling adventure is holding sway with its flashing sword aloft and unchallenged. Columbia’s “The Black Arrow,” currently playing at the Theatre, is the latest in this category. Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s immortal story of romance and derring-do in one of the most colorful periods in English history — the 15th Century — the film stars Louis Hayward and Janet Blair, with George Macready and Edgar Buchanan importantly featured. The Edward Small production tells about the fierce rivalry among the followers of the royal houses of York and Lancaster after the War of Roses and is filled with exciting duels, suspenseful narrow escapes and a rousing climax. The screenplay was written by Richard Schayer, David P. Sheppard and Thomas Seller. Gordon Douglas directed for producer Grant Whytock. Also upholding the honor of the swashbucklers at the present time are “The Exile,” “Pirates of Monterey,” ‘Captain from Castile” and “The Swordsman.” Recently, early successes were re-issued to enjoy favor all over again. These included “The Corsican Brothers,” ‘Man in the Iron Mask” and “Prisoner of Zenda.” And for the coming year, according to latest reports from the Hollywood grapevine, even more cape-and-sword spectacles are planned. A few of their titles are “Adventures of Casanova,” “Gallant Blade” (a Larry Parks’ starrer), “Ivanhoe,” “Three Musketeers,” ‘“Adventures of Don Juan” and “Rupert of Hentzau.” (Advance Reader) [mmortal Adventure Story Coming Soon Robert Louis Stevenson’s immortal romantic adventure novel, “The Black Arrow,” has been brought to the screen by Columbia Pictures and will be shown at the Theatre Startins: one cea A swashbuckling tale of gallant knights and fair ladies set in medieval England, the Edward Small production stars Louis Hayward and Janet Blair with George Macready and Edgar Buchanan in top roles. Also importantly cast are Rhys Williams, Walter Kingsford, Lowell Gilmore, Halliwell Hobbes and Paul Cavanagh. The screenplay was scripted by Richard Schayer, David P. Sheppard and Thomas Seller. Gordon Douglas directed for producer Grant Whytock. (Holdover Notice) ‘Black Arrow’ Holds For Extended Run Because Columbia’s “The Black Arrow,” a tale of gallant knights and fair ladies, has been attracting such unusually large crowds, the film will be held over at the Theatre until The screen version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s renowned novel, an Edward Small production, stars Louis Hayward and Janet Blair with George Macready and Edgar Buchanan in the top roles. Black Arrow Mat 2-C; Prod. Still No. 85 JANET BLAIR (Feature) Janet Blair in Ecstasy Over ‘Black Arrow’ Role Janet Blair is still enthusiastic enough about her career to view each new film as an exciting adventure. But the squeal of delight that followed her assignment to Columbia’s ‘The Black Arrow,” now playing at the Theatre, was unusual, even for her. Ever since her entry into the movies, she’s been eager to play in a swashbuckler or costume piece, for historical novels are one of her favorite types of reading matter. And “The Black Arrow,” co-starring Louis Hayward, is just about perfect on that score. Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s rousing yarn about gallant knights and ladies fair, the Edward Small production takes place in England of the 15th Century just after the famed War of Roses. It is an actionful tale of political intrigue, murder, duels to the death and a hot-blooded romance, which is bound to have women moviegoers sighing for the days of chivalry. George Macready and Edgar Buchanan are seen in important roles. Since Janet portrays a noblewoman in the story, she knew that she’d be wearing richly trimmed raiments of heavy velvet and moire. One thing she hadn’t foreseen, however, was that the picture was being shot in the summertime on San Fer nando Valley locations. When it is hot there, it is really HOT! But designer Jean Louis came to her rescue at that point just as promptly as leading man Louis does in the plot. He had Janet’s voluminous costumes made in sections which could be zippered apart or unsnapped, thus the instant she finished a scene, zip, she was out of her hot, heavy clothes and in a cool (and shapely) bathing suit! One other problem developed for Janet which no one could solve. A fine horsewoman in the conventional saddles, she had to take special instructions in riding side-saddle for her role. (Opening Notice) Black Arrow’ Stars Hayward and Blair Columbia’s “The Black Arrow,” based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s immortal adventure novel, will open at the ........ Theatreson? hina Louis Hayward and Janet Blair are starred while the featured cast is headed by George Macready and Edgar Buchanan. The _ screenplay for the Edward Small production was written by Richard Schayer, David P. Sheppard and Thomas Seller. Gordon Douglas directed for producer Grant Whytock. Black Arrow Mat 2-F; Prod. Still No. 103 A GOLDEN AGE LIVES AGAIN in “The Black Arrow,” Robert Louis Stevenson’s glorious adventure story. Louis Hayward, Janet Blair and George Macready are in the Columbia film at the ________ Theatre.