Son of Robin Hood (20th Century Fox) (1958)

EXHIBITOR’S CAMPAIGN SHEET “THE SON OF ROBIN HOOD” AN ARGO PRODUCTION RELEASED BY TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX FILM CORP. Marius Goring, June Laverick and Al Hedison plan to fight for freedom in this scene from Twentieth Century-Fox’s “The Son of Robin Hood,” now at the.... Theatre. Mat 2A Ducal Estate Robin Hood’ Backdrop (production feature) The green fields of England served as the setting for Twentieth Century-Fox’s “The Son of Robin Hood,” coming .... to the.... Theatre. The spectacular production needed a lavish outdoor background and producer Jack Lamont and director George Sherman took full advantage of England’s brightest weather to film the story against the forests and lush fields of Northern Britain. Telling a new chapter of the famed Robin Hood legend brought the cast and crew to the forests of Devonshire, near to the spot where the famed hero-outlaw is said to have lived. By special permission of Her Majesty’s Game Preserve, the film unit was allowed to set up its CinemaScope cameras for the action. In addition, an exact replica of a medieval torture chamber was constructed to add to the film’s authenticity. Another of the problems the company faced was the need for a castle with the same type of Norman architecture prevalent in the days of King Richard. But luck prevailed and near the filming site, the castie of the illustrious Duke of Northumberland was discovered. The Duke, whose use of the castle is now limited to occasional hunting parties, gladly offered the use of the castle and grounds— complete with an underground tunnel to “The Son of Robin Hood” company. Many residents of the area will be doubly glad of seeing the production because of the pleasure they had in watching the actual filming deep near where the actual Sherwood Forest existed. “The Son of Robin Hood” is an Argo production and stars handsome Al Hedison in his third film role. | Synopsis At a meeting in Sherwood Forest, to rally the remnants of | Robin Hood’s old Band to the Cause of the Boy Prince, his Regent, the Earl of Chester (Marius Goring), is told that Robin is dead, but that his son, | | Deering, is shortly arriving from abroad to resume their leadership. The meeting is surprisd by the Black Duke, Des Roches, (David Farrar) who is plotting | to seize the throne. After a fierce fight, the outlaws are routed and | the Earl is made prisoner. Meanwhile, on a_ Liverpool, quay, the Earl’s brother, Jamie, (Al Hedison) is attacked by three of the Duke’s best swordsmen. His life is saved by the timely intervention of a young | boy, whom Jamie is subsequently intrigued to find, turns out to be a girl (June Laverick). Little John (George Woodbridge) arrives and is equally amazed to discover that she is Deering Hood, not Robin’s son, but his daughter. Doubting whether the outlaws would rally to the leadership of a girl, Little John persuades | Jamie to pose as Robin’s expected son, with the real Deering as his page. Repeated surprise attacks by the Duke’s men convince Jamie that someone inside the castle is betraying them. In an effort to discover the traitor, he conceives a daring plan to infiltrate the castle. After several close calls he leads the men of Sherwood Forest into the castle and overthrows the Black Duke, thus freeing the Regeant. Three For Al Al Hedison, starring in the Twentieth Century-Fox release, “The Son of Robin Hood,” now at the .... Theatre, has again received full star billing in this, his third action picture. Al appeared in a key feature role in “The Enemy Below,” and then starred in “The Fly.” In “The Son of Robin Hood,” he poses as Robin Hood’s son in order to aid the ends of justice. He co-stars with beautiful English star June Laverick. WANs ater eee Al Hedison Deere 25-5. June Laverick Des Roches............... David Farrar th Ghester 2 4 Marius Goring Dorchester .................... Philip Friend Sylvia cass ee Delphi Lawrence Alan Adale............ George Colouris Little John..George Woodbridge Blunt ...............Humphrey Lestocq BrrOonessisahiccceeaee Noel Hood Constance ...........Shelagh Fraser Credits Produced by......George Sherman Directed by........... George Sherman Director of Photography Arthur Grant, B.S.C. Film Editov..............:. Alan Osbiston Art Directov........... Norman Arnold Production Manager Douglas Twiddy Assistant Director...Don Weeks Camera Operator... Ernie Day ee as, Hazel Swift Sound Recordists........... Fred Ryan Red Law Sound Editor......Allan Morrison Continuity Wardrobe Supervisor Bridget Sellers Castine. sa. Norah Roberts Makepp ........ SNE bahia aoe Colin Garde Hairdresser ................. Bill Griffiths Associate Producer..John Pellatt Music bys..n2e Leighton Lucas Screenplay by......George George and George Slavin CinemaScope lenses by Bausch and Lomb Column Items George Colouris, who has a | the days of ‘Robin Hood,’ with featured role in Twentieth Century Fox’s adventure drama, “The Son of Robin Hood,” was an original member of Orson Welles’ famed Mercury Theatre players. —_—O— Al Hedison, star of Twentieth Century-Fox’s adventure, “The Son of Robin Hood” was almost beheaded for his art. Before filming started Hedison was practicing a fight scene with wooden staffs, a common weapon during one of the technical advisors of the production. After a few minutes of the workout Hedison found himself knocked to the ground. Momentarily stunned he assured Director George Sherman that he was alright with the explanation, “I guess I zigged when I should have zagged.” —_o— June Laverick, lovely and talented British star who has the leading female role in Twentieth Century-Fox’s adventure drama, “The Son of -Robin Hood,” has credits that few actresses can boast. At the age of eighteen she was teaching ballet at the famous Sadler’s Wells. And, when her acting career began to bloom she was given a reading for the internationally famous Old Vic players, and was made a member of the group winning out over some two hundred odd aspirants. —_O-—— Marius Goring who has one of the starring roles in Twentieth Century-Fox’s epic adventure drama, “The Son of Robin Hood,” despite his foreign sounding name and Teutonic appearance is ‘Son of Robin Hood’: In CinemaScope, Color (ADVANCE) The legend of Sherwood Forest and its famed chivalrous outlaws, a story which has captured the imagination of millions of people throughout the world, June Laverick stars in “The Son of Robin Hood” at the. . Theatre. Mat ix Vocal Defect Al Hedison, star of Twentieth Century-Fox’s “The Son of Robin Hood,” first became an actor in order to correct a vocal defect— with no idea of ever becoming a professional performer. The handsome star appears in the Argo Production at the... Theatre, .... with June Laverick, David Farrar and Marius Goring. Released by Twentieth, ‘The Son of Robin Hood” was filmed entirely in England. dramatically comes to life in the 20th Century-Fox release, “The Son of Robin Hood,” opening Jat the’... Lheatre: Revealing the seldom heard, but historically recorded facts of Robin Hood and his son, the CinemaScope — De Luxe color production was filmed on location in Sherwood Forest and on the fields of Runnymeade with the full permission of the English government. Eight months before producerdirector George Sherman engaged a top flight production crew and cast, a battery of English researchers from Great Britain’s top universities—Oxford, Cambridge, Eaton—explored all data pertaining to the fearless and courageous Robin Hood. These scholars bypassed the usual, the common story of the man who “stole from the rich to give to the poor.” It was the presence of a son, a son who was dedicated to a father’s cause, recorded in volumes of English history, in which they were interested. To play the role of Jamie, brother of the Prince Regent, who is rescued from a band of plotters against the throne, is Al Hedison, the handsome young actor who soared to fame via his critically-acclaimed performances in “The Enemy Below” and “The Fly,” 20th’s shock-drama which was hailed for its dramatic impact. Hedison, a former star of the Broadway stage, is topcast with England’s beautiful June Laverick, David Farrar and the distinguished Marius Goring. For producer-director Sherman, “The Son of Robin Hood” caps a career of outstanding motion pictures. Sherman is responsible for bringing to the screen such films as “Treasure of Pancho Villa,” “Sword in The Desert,” and “Comanche,” among others. in reality of English-Scotch parentage and was born in the town of Newport on the Isle of Wight. —_—O— During the filming of Twentieth Century-Fox’s adventure drama, “The Son of Robin Hood,” a full complement of doctors and nurses were kept available for injured actors who put too much realism into the sword plays and fights. At the completion of the picture a running score of treatment was turned in by the medical staff: fifty-five cuts and abrasions; sixteen twisted muscles; two sprained ankles; five temporary black outs; and countless bruises and bumps. —(—. Al Hedison became the local hero to countless number of ‘fon vacation” school children during the filming of Twentieth Century-Fox’s adventure drama, “The Son of Robin Hood.” While not engaged in actual filming, the handsome star was surrounded by young admirers who plagued him to teach them the intricacies of the bow and arrow and sword. —O— During shooting of Twentieth Century-Fox’s adventure drama, “The Son of Robin Hood,” the school children of Wimbledon Common who followed the production organized a club called “Sons of Robin Hood” whose sole aim is, based on the legend of the original Robin Hood, “to do good.” ———()-— When David Farrar who stars in Twentieth Century-Fox’s adventure drama, “The Son of Robin Hood,” was called upon unexpectedly to re-shoot a scene, the assistant director found a note in the star’s dressing room that read simply, “The Black Duke has gone golfing,” Farrar’s character name in the production. Through your local radio, TV or newspaper outlet, hold a ‘‘famous ‘Robin Hood’ ”’ contest. Contestants could either write in, or appear on a popular local interview-question program to name the famous movie ‘Robin Hoods,’ past and present. Prizes could consist of either free passes or merchant promoted items. * * * Using ad art available through this campaign book, create a lobby standee utilizing the action figures from ‘‘The Son of Robin Hood.’’ A mounted blow-up will have a telling effect as a part of your pre selling campaign. EXPLOITATION NOTES The fame of ‘Robin Hood’ as a bowman is universal. Contact local archery groups and promote a ‘Robin Hood’ field day. Local archers can compete for prizes consisting of merchant promoted items and free movie passes. Take an usher, have him carry an A-board saying ‘““See ‘The Son of Robin Hood’... . Theatre.”’ af thes «5. >. And have him walk around the main section of your town at key times. Contact your local sporting goods outlet and have him devote a window display to archery materials. Augment this display with still and ad art from this campaign book. Be sure that your theatre sig nature and playdate receive prominent mention. * * Contact the proprietor of your local youth sweet shop and have him list a special ‘Robin Hood’ Sundae during your playdate feature. The ‘Robin Hood’ sundae could have a mint green topping with a small green feather stuck in the top.