The thing to consider when you see this film
is that although Olivia de Havilland was
only 25 years-old when she filmed this,
and three years younger than Vivian Leigh
with whom she starred in Gone With the Wind
the following year, yet she was cast to play
Melanie, Scarlett's older sister, and was superb.
She is the only star of either film that's
still alive, and remains movie royalty.
Of the upcoming remake of the gritty swashbuckler,
due out in May, we now finally have a film trailer
to analyze for great portent.
Robin Hood, starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett,
William Hurt, Mark Strong, Mark Addy, Max von Sydow
and Oscar Isaac, directed by Ridley Scott.
Opening May 14, 2010.
For film synopsis and images see:
http://www.robinhoodthemovie.com
For a historical perspective, see
Robin Hood and his Historical Context
By Dr Mike Ibeji
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/middle_ages/robin_01.shtml
