"The Black Shield of Falworth" is an adventure romance film set in early 15th century England during the reign of King Henry IV. It's a fictional story in an historical setting. It's one of several swashbuckling films that Tony Curtis made in his first decade in films in which he showed his physical prowess.
The plot Is interesting and the lavish film with castle settings, costumes and armor of the period, and a beautiful technicolor production make this an entertaining film. Janet Leigh played the leading female role as Lady Anne, opposite Curtis who is just plain Myles until the end when his true identify is revealed. Curtis and Leigh were married at the time (1951-1962) - the first of six wives for him and third of four husbands for her.
A fine supporting cast contributes nicely to this adventure and romance tale, along with a touch of comedy. Herbert Marshall plays William - Earl of Mackworth, Torin Thatcher plays Sir James, Patrick O'Neill is Walter Blunt, and Ian Keith is King Henry IV.
My favorite lines in the film were when Lady Anne and Meg rode out to watch the squires in training under Sir James - particularly Myles and Francis Gascoyne (played by Craig Hill).
Sir James, "Good morning, my lady." Lady Anne, "And to you, Sir James. We were just coming to you for permission to watch." Sir James, "You may indeed, then, but they may not watch you. The first man who casts his eye in this direction, I'll have it plucked out and fed to the buzzards."
The plot Is interesting and the lavish film with castle settings, costumes and armor of the period, and a beautiful technicolor production make this an entertaining film. Janet Leigh played the leading female role as Lady Anne, opposite Curtis who is just plain Myles until the end when his true identify is revealed. Curtis and Leigh were married at the time (1951-1962) - the first of six wives for him and third of four husbands for her.
A fine supporting cast contributes nicely to this adventure and romance tale, along with a touch of comedy. Herbert Marshall plays William - Earl of Mackworth, Torin Thatcher plays Sir James, Patrick O'Neill is Walter Blunt, and Ian Keith is King Henry IV.
My favorite lines in the film were when Lady Anne and Meg rode out to watch the squires in training under Sir James - particularly Myles and Francis Gascoyne (played by Craig Hill).
Sir James, "Good morning, my lady." Lady Anne, "And to you, Sir James. We were just coming to you for permission to watch." Sir James, "You may indeed, then, but they may not watch you. The first man who casts his eye in this direction, I'll have it plucked out and fed to the buzzards."