Ivanhoe (1952) - He Defies All Five!

Ivanhoe arrives at the tournament to challenge all 5 Norman opponents.

[@doncarlodivargas5497]

Strange how they managed to create excellent films in the 50'tis but not today

[@pauldockree9915]

Rebecca: My heart is breaking, Father. Isaac of York: My heart broke long ago. But it serves me still.

[@hyacinthlynch843]

To all young folks, read this book if you haven't - you won't be disappointed.

[@mrbloodylordbaronsamedi.9937]

I have it and i am wounded in a head so basically i am like ivanhoe

[@robertfogelberg7538]

Agree

[@MrJeepsters]

J'ai souvent lu que, pour une fois, le film (celui-ci) est meilleur que le livre, même, très supérieur (le meilleur film de chevaliers).

[@MarkSteele-bh3hb]

Amen!

[@v1e1r1g1e1]

Elizabeth Taylor was 19 when she made this movie. I first saw the film when I was 9... in 1970. Even at that age I knew she was incomparably beautiful!

[@TheCojeyden]

And as an actress much more

[@custer2449]

And those violet eyes.

[@seeratlasdtyria4584]

Elizabeth was beautiful in body, otherwise, not so much.

[@track1949]

Trying to remember if she met Michael Wilding during this time.

[@JamesBond-co1ox]

In was kid in 80s I had this movie recorded at a video cassette watching it from a Panasonic video player at least twice a day.... Ivanhoe was my hero... Admiring his courage... Greetings from Greece!!! God I miss so much that childhood...

[@vadomarmeddugnatoswidukind]

The same with me; I was very disappointed when at primary school we watched "the warlord" with Charlton Heston while dealing with the Middle Ages.

[@grarghov1]

One of the most frightening and dangerous stunt jobs EVER recorded. Don't forget, it is 1952. No CGI, no practical effects (apart from the prepared easily breaking lances), this was basically the same as people did in the 12th century. This authenticity is why this scene hasn't aged a minute for 70 years.

[@hildebos1653]

I don't know... as far as I know, jousting lances always broke quite easily and it doesn't seem like Ivanhoes opponent was a real human being that was dismounted, lol. Seemes like a doll to me, the way he fell

[@grarghov1]

@@hildebos1653 before the hit, the "doll" lowers the lance a bit to make the hit easier. However the stuntman is stuffed-padded like a doll for security reasons, it light be misleading.

[@mattilatvala4164]

Nowadays they do full power original jousting. For real. Dangerous.

[@Shadowkey392]

You realize wires and mattresses existed back then, yes?

[@iantrousdell8151]

They cut and put in a stuffed doll-knight. In fact they were all stuffed!

[@ianciti]

one of my all time favorite movies and this scene is just so badass.

[@MrJeepsters]

L'attaque du château, un must.

[@stevenpilling5318]

Fine movie with an all star cast, including Robert Taylor as Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe.

[@kcooke00]

Hell of a novel by Sir Walter Scott. Every young man should read it. Oh yeah; this movie has Elizabeth Taylor at the peak of her beauty.

[@22espec]

That's why it always amaze me that he choose Rowena at the end.

[@glykera]

@@22espec There's no realistic way they could have been together. He would have never become Jewish, and she would have never converted to Christianity. 🤷‍♀️

[@xavierbouchez9227]

Not only young man. My sister and one of my friends love it.

[@tomlonghofer7552]

Womba and Brian de Bois Guilbert are two of my favorite characters in literature

[@shankarbalan3813]

Superb film. Robert Taylor. Elizabeth Taylor and Finlay Currie. What a cast!

[@landochabod7]

C Aubrey Smith? He died in 1948...

[@jacktattis]

George Sanders a great actor a poor end .

[@IntrospectorGeneral]

The production budget for Ivanhoe was $3,840,000 in 1951 which equals $46,000,000 in 2024 dollars. Peanuts compared to the $300,000,000+ spent on Marvel, Indiana Jones, Star Trek, and Star Wars recent products but way more than $1,000,000 budget of The African Queen which also released in 1951.

[@ravenhill-night-chills-1968]

surely this great film should be in the public domain by now.

[@v1e1r1g1e1]

Sadly, no. A film has anywhere between 95 to 120 years of copyright from its first release. As this version of Ivanhoe came out in 1952, we could be waiting until 2072 before it hits public domain: 2047 at the earliest.

[@track1949]

​@@v1e1r1g1e1Eh...

[@Freddie-x4s]

Elizabeth Taylor was one stunningly beautiful lady

[@fantochedollmaker7030]

Extremely badass and Elizabeth Taylor was beautiful as an angel

[@lopezalehandro1666]

That stuntman got hit hard. REKT

[@dongilleo9743]

Each knight's shield had his coat of arms on it; the emblem of his honor, rank and family. Ivanhoe was suppose to only tap the shield of the knights he wanted to challenge; signifying a gentlemanly test of arms. By knocking the shields down onto the ground and dirt, in essence disrespecting them, it was more than just a challenge. Ivanhoe had directly, deliberately and purposely insulted the honor, reputation, and dignity of each knight.

[@mercian7]

Thanks for this

[@sergiocalcio9481]

@dongilleo9743 Given you said this then I would imagine you have a decent scope versus most in this area . So I have something further to add on top and I am curious to your perspective to it . While all Norman French knights here used the typical heater shield of the era , well rather with Ivanhoe you will instead notice him with a round shield . Which is not only historically inaccurate ( for the time and area ) but also much less practical ( in a joust ) giving a much less effective means of body coverage for the soldier and then partly of his horse and then providing less in terms of deflection capability . Given the production crew here must have had some basic knowledge ( shown with the Norman Knights’ Heater Shields versus Ivanhoe’s Round HouseCarl Shield which by now is well outdated and obsolete for mounted warfare in this time and area ) then I can only imagine their reasoning for Ivanhoe to use an inaccurate round shield ( which is also anachronistic mind you for England and France and much else of Western Europe for mounted knightly combat ) was as a sort of illustration ( a subtle nod if you will ) to convey the ethnic and societal differences between the character of Ivanhoe as a Saxon Knight versus his Norman opponents who are also the ruling class . In summation Heater Shield ( which is only the later version of the Norman French Kite Shield ) versus the Germanic Saxon ( or HouseCarl ) round shield . The character of Ivanhoe as a leading Saxon Knights of his family’s name in the service of King Richard is also ironic for in reality by the end of the 11th century there would have been no Saxon House names remaining as any sort of leading nobility . Perhaps only through some shared partial ancestry would some bloodlines continue by way of intermarriage - but certainly the Saxon name in nobility would not continue for the name of any House in the Kings service . Like I said before perhaps only remaining embedded within the Name of the Norman patriarchal founder of that house through earlier intermarriage would any blood carry on ) . Regarding the shield differences I would imagine that they constructed this idea from history sources ( even if their application was incorrect ) in perhaps from viewing something like the Bayeux Tapestry for the Battle of Hastings . Where the Saxon HouseCarls used round shields and axes as opposed to the Norman French and Flemish knights who were using lances and spears and swords on horseback - and of course finally using the typical Norman kite shield of the era which is the predecessor of the later Heater shield ( about 130 years earlier was the Kite shield common until the early 1100s ) . Then in the final duel somehow the film does a back flip where Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe uses the typical Heater Shield ( instead of the round one earlier ) against Sir Brian de Gilbert who also uses the same heater shield. Just always wondered why they did this?

[@dennisgalvin-u6q]

One of the first Classics Illustrated comic books I had in the fifties, and not having seen the movie since then, I was surprised to see today that some of the scenes in the movie could well have been composed by using some panels in the comic book as story board guides. The comics can be used as teaching aids for kids who really want to draw, particularly historical pictures. Some kids used Marvel comics, which I outgrew quickly.

[@SalimShaikh-ru6xw]

I had it too! Those comics were such a great way to learn about the classics as a kid!

[@roguefive512]

I swear that Knight that asks "Are you Norman or Saxon?" is the same knight in Indiana Jones "The Last Crusade " ... YOU have chosen Wisely.

[@Falconlibrary]

NORMAN KNIGHTS: Oh, you want a piece of us? IVANHOE: Uh-uh, baby. I want the WHOLE THING.

[@elkekuehl6030]

I loved Ivanhoe even as TV series

[@JohnDoe-wb4iv]

George Sanders played the knight as one of honor.

[@JohnHoulgate]

I love that line in the Kink's song, Celluloid Heroes: "If you covered him with ashes, George Sanders would still have style."

[@robertomangione1596]

Un film strepitoso con un bellissimo e bravissimo robert taylor....

[@SlideRulePirate]

Shame the clip isn't a bit longer. I was hoping for the:- "We know you Sir Knight! At any time, at any price, we are your men!"

[@Funeeman]

www.4shared.com/video/lgKiu6clea/Ivanhoe__1952_.html

[@Wolfen443]

One of the best and most realistic jousting scenes on film ever filmed.

[@raypurchase801]

Take a look at the jousting in "El Cid". Charlton Heston trying to fend off a sword-wielding maniac with a saddle.

[@tenoregermania]

I loved that movie when I was a kid.

[@albertovillamarin6947]

Representante del orgullo Sajón frente a los Normandos y venciendolos en buena lid...

[@tuskulum1767]

Der Held meiner Jugend, 1962

[@melonman7712]

When you realize that guy actually got knocked off the horse

[@quattordicimontenapoleone3113]

I saw this much later than the 1982 version. As someone who played Defender of the Crown a lot this was an "oh aha" moment. Some frames are pretty much taken straight off from this movie.

[@xray86delta]

A great part, from a great movie! CG just doesn't have it.

[@georgeinfante1106]

Good movie 🎦 to watch and cast

[@jacktattis]

This was the best

[@thetoweroftomes]

Love this movie

[@Funeeman]

www.4shared.com/video/lgKiu6clea/Ivanhoe__1952_.html

[@timothygarrett2785]

I have never seen this film, but I thoroughly enjoyed the book

[@ragdollcatledaandherbutlerstef]

Ivanhoe was my First serious book when i was a boy. I was 13 years old. I could finish It in a whole day of Summer.

[@walnutelm7365]

I don't recommend this film for people who enjoyed the book. The bbc miniseries from the 90s was a much more faithful adaptation.

[@lordanthony8709]

I have to admit I've been waiting a long time to find this movie why because my family goes back to the 10th Century Northern Italy we were in the first Crusades and whatever after that I don't know I haven't been able to find out that information to this is an excellent movie I love it

[@chrisbarker9852]

im reading it at the moment its beautifully written.

[@silvanamilaqi5461]

I.love.always.romantic.films.

[@iconicyard1311]

the stuntman took a big hit . no doubt about it.

[@blastershogun]

This is like Walter Scott's Ip Man scene : I wanna fight 10 !

[@nismansspil]

all 6 jousting at the same time would be awesome

[@deckiedeckie]

Elizabeth Taylor???

[@Iloveflowers2024]

Yes, she is 19 years old in this.

[@22espec]

One of the few stories where I really didn't like with whom the Hero choose to stay at the end, the oother is Harry Potter.

[@CyanideSublime]

This some fever dream shit.

[@adenamayo7964]

Maravillosa pelicula !!!

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Ah ! The voice of Felix Aylmer ......we shall never hear its like again !

[@sergiocalcio9481]

While all Norman French knights here used the typical heater shield of the era , well rather with Ivanhoe you will instead notice him with a round shield . Which is not only historically inaccurate ( for the time and area ) but also much less practical ( in a joust ) giving a much less effective means of body coverage for the soldier and then partly of his horse and then providing less in terms of deflection capability . Given the production crew here must have had some basic knowledge ( shown with the Norman Knights’ Heater Shields versus Ivanhoe’s Round HouseCarl Shield which by now is well outdated and obsolete for mounted warfare in this time and area ) then I can only imagine their reasoning for Ivanhoe to use an inaccurate round shield ( which is also anachronistic mind you for England and France and much else of Western Europe for mounted knightly combat ) was as a sort of illustration ( a subtle nod if you will ) to convey the ethnic and societal differences between the character of Ivanhoe as a Saxon Knight versus his Norman opponents who are also the ruling class . In summation Heater Shield ( which is only the later version of the Norman French Kite Shield ) versus the Germanic Saxon ( or HouseCarl ) round shield . The character of Ivanhoe as a leading Saxon Knights of his family’s name in the service of King Richard is also ironic for in reality by the end of the 11th century there would have been no Saxon House names remaining as any sort of leading nobility . Perhaps only through some shared partial ancestry would some bloodlines continue by way of intermarriage - but certainly the Saxon name in nobility would not continue for the name of any House in the Kings service . Like I said before perhaps only remaining embedded within the Name of the Norman patriarchal founder of that house through earlier intermarriage would any blood carry on ) . Regarding the shield differences I would imagine that they constructed this idea from history sources ( even if their application was incorrect ) in perhaps from viewing something like the Bayeux Tapestry for the Battle of Hastings . Where the Saxon HouseCarls used round shields and axes as opposed to the Norman French and Flemish knights who were using lances and spears and swords on horseback - and of course finally using the typical Norman kite shield of the era which is the predecessor of the later Heater shield ( about 130 years earlier was the Kite shield common until the early 1100s ) . Then in the final duel somehow the film does a back flip where Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe uses the typical Heater Shield ( instead of the round one earlier ) against Sir Brian de Gilbert who also uses the same heater shield. Just always wondered why they did this?

[@rikwilliams6352]

A round shield, a Saxon shield! Godwinson!!!

[@marekjozwiak5390]

Ulubiony serial pokazywany w koncu lat 60-tych w czwartki w " Ekranie z Bratkiem "

[@hamid.r.salehi]

My idol Ivanho 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@paulrichardson635]

I think Elizabeth Taylor wants sir knight’s Lance! Ggggggaaaaaarrrrrrrnnnnnnnn!

[@topbanana4013]

im trying to find the scenes of mad jack Churchill the British solder who go into battle with bagpipes sword and crossbow ww2 apparently he was an extra in this movie

[@AIexOtto]

Dude same

[@v1e1r1g1e1]

@@AIexOtto he appears as an archer, shooting from the walls of Warwick Castle.

[@v1e1r1g1e1]

he appears as an archer, shooting from the walls of Warwick Castle.

[@tobyrose6906]

A difficult film to buy...

[@toddmarryatt443]

Read the book.

[@phredflypogger4425]

It's a pity Ivanhoe had an American accent.

[@ricardoric5996]

Gostei muito!

[@willsherman1049]

Do they still teach reading in school? I thought the AI read it to us now.

[@juansanchezrovira7816]

No se entiende que prefiera a la sosa Joan Fontaine a Liz

[@alfredbernasek3912]

DAS WAREN NOCH FILME GIGANTISCH

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Aber Wir waren kleiner ! !

[@avidreader1527]

Please someone enlighten me who are the saxons and normans today

[@nialloneill5097]

Unless you mean character-wise. Then, I would have to watch the movie again, as it's so long since I watched it. I seem to think the author placed a certain dignity, integrity and wisdom within the Saxon camp, and a more ruthless, war-faring streak within the Norman people. Critics were not happy with this dichotomy, as they suggest it never existed, and the two people seamlessly merged after the Battle of Hastings.

[@avidreader1527]

@@nialloneill5097 thank you

[@nialloneill5097]

If one is seeking wisdom and genuine nobility within the different people of the British races, then look no further than the Celts, who were very spiritual., and had high guidance The Saxons eventually merged with this desire for wisdom, and at the time of King Arthur, they had become a chivalrous, noble people. The Normans too , despite their war-mongering, sought noble ways of living, and perhaps it is the Catholic church that caused the most problems back then, through the burning of witches, and encouraging the Crusades. Who would be the noble people, and the ignoble today, which is what I think your original moral question was. Well, for me, the ignoble would still be the churches, politicians, and many community and health leaders who are akin to the Sheriff of Nottingham, greedy, corrupt and mean with insatiable lusts for power and sex. Similarly, the corporate businessmen, accountants, lawyers, solicitors, footballers, sportsmen and many other parasites with the same aforementioned traits. The noble, from my experience, are usually people who are well-connected to nature, and/or have menial jobs, and do not wish for any more than they have, and are thus content due to their low expectations, which bestows upon them a sweetness and humbleness. I have met some druids who were sweet and noble too, although many in the esoteric circles can be nasty, poor farmers are oft humble, and a few spiritual people from differing backgrounds, for instance, I met a particularly good person who was in the Templars. In truth there are very few who I would call chivalrous and inspiring these days, perhaps the last of their kind were people in the US, native Indians who fought for their people, land and spiritual rights, namely Crazy Horse, Tecumseh and Sitting Bull, Gandhi and before that Richard the Lionheart of old, , William Marshall, Braveheart, El Cid, and a few others. Then, one would haver to go back to the Trojan war, Hector, and the Greeks, including their Spartan King against the Persians, who led the 300. If your point was to suggest that chivalry today is more or less dead, and most people could be categorised within the realm of Normans from this book, mainly cruel despots who have many ways in which they ruin the planet, and other people's lives, then I totally agree. Remember though, not all is lost, for there are but a few noble Knights alive today, who will make up for the lack of numbers in their ranks, through their valiant natures, courage, devoutness, purity, goodness of heart, humility, generosity, resilience, persistence, determination, energy, kindness of heart, and importantly, loyalty to and trust in the Lord who rules over all the worlds. Out of humble service to Him, will these few Knights proffer their shields and swords, to protect the weak, and cut through the great masses of Darkness that reign o'er the material spheres, so that Light may once again enter these realms, and bring strength, clarity and spiritual riches to the deserving, who will once again enjoy the abundance of God's delights, including communing with the many faery folk that cry in the deepest sorrow at the ineptitude of man, who have made a sty out of this earth. If you be one of these, shy fairy, then know that after the coming Apocalypse, which is the purifying storms when darkness will destroy darkness, then there will be a realm like no other time, a time when humans, fairies and all little folk like, will jump with joy, for this will be the time of the Kingdom of God.

[@nialloneill5097]

And it comes soon, upon the winds of the healing rays, to sooth the pain and suffering caused by the storms, which opens people's hearts, and brings the recognition of God and His Laws, so that in future, men will obey these, and thus be agreeable to their Creator, and not needlessly suffer any pain any longer. And know, there are but a few genuine Knights of this spiritual realm and the earth, silently biding their time, in preparation for these turbulent times, to lead men out of the chaos and despair. Blessings and strength be to you in these, the final days of falsehood and darkness!!!

[@ripvanwinkle4135]

Walter Scott has explained this perfectly. Normans and Saxons have been totally mixed just a couple of generations after Richard the Lion Heart (who was a Norman king), and became.. you guess.. English.

[@geoben1810]

Shouldn't his horse get some credit? Just askin'...🤔

[@surajratti1329]

George Sanders falls in love with Elizabeth Taylor

[@michaelmcgowen1504]

9th grade mandatory reading.

[@jacktattis]

women those days were chattels to be traded

[@jacktattis]

Elizabeth Taylor, a most beautiful woman.

[@JohnDoe-wb4iv]

Fi am Saxon too

[@jarrodyuki7081]

purgatory right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! autonoym purpose and mastery. the three high motivators are autonomy purpose and mastery.

[@jacktattis]

The Jews would have been better off going over to Kublai Khans court He accepted all religions

[@jamesprescott4302]

Dude got rekt.