Ivanhoe, 1952, is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Sunday April 10 at 2:00p.m. est. Closed captioned.
Ivanhoe was one of the most successful films of the year and brought in over $10 million at the box office, about $89,823,018.87 in 2015.
Robert Taylor and Liz Taylor in Ivanhoe.
Wonderful movie! This film is an exciting adventure-romance which never once loses its pace or feel. Robert Taylor brings depth to a potentially dull lead character. Jean Fontaine is great as his love, the Lady Rowenna. Elizabeth Taylor, though, steals the show with her stunning portrayal of Rebecca of York! This film has aged very well and shows first-hand to a young generation just why Elizabeth Taylor was such a star.
Although this film is an extremely enjoyable adventure, it also has the guts to tackle some complicated issues and resolve them in a very non-Hollywood fashion. As Ivanhoe feels his love for the beautiful Rebecca grow will he defy convention and pursue the lovely Jewish girl or remain with the safe charms of the blond, Anglo-Saxon Rowena The answer is intelligently handled and surprising. This film is one of the greatest examples of the classic adventure. Review by David Arbury for the IMDB
Here are a few behind the scenes photos:
Left to right: Mr. Taylor and Peter Ustinov; waiting; with unknown person.
Left to right: with Joan Fontaine who played Rowena; with Ms. Fontaine and director Richard Thorpe.
Left to right: with Elizabeth Taylor; with Liz and Emlyn Williams
Left to right: with George Sanders and Liz Taylor; with Liz Taylor.
Robert Taylor Actor 