Max Opuls does a good job of directing, Douglas Fairbanks Jr is fun to watch, and Henry Daniell is absolutely superb as the ruthless villain, but the ending is much too serious and monarchic, especially in view of the fact that Charles II was ready to help out in the kitchen and be a farmhand. I could see this film being made prior to WWII with all the bowing to the British crown and empire, but by 1947 it seems out of sync with its time.
Wonderful photography, great duel between DF Jr and Daniell. Some clever dialogue, especially from DF Jr.
Above average, worth watching despite the drawbacks pointed out above which, of course, might even be positives from the standpoint of someone of more aristocratic leanings.
Wonderful photography, great duel between DF Jr and Daniell. Some clever dialogue, especially from DF Jr.
Above average, worth watching despite the drawbacks pointed out above which, of course, might even be positives from the standpoint of someone of more aristocratic leanings.