I think this is one of the least interesting Hitchcock films. Both Paul Newman and Julie Andrews are totally miscast and have no onscreen chemistry together. Apparently they had none with their director either. Andrews is hardly the cool and sophisticated blonde with a barely concealed passion...
One of the worst movie musicals of all time. It is or should be an embarrassment to all concerned. A cast full of non singers, a screenplay that ruins a flawed original book and dreadful new songs. Almost and unreleased Paramount musical would have been preferable.
Excellent film, not as well known as I think it should be. Great work from Clifton Webb, Stephen Boyd, Robert Flyming and the rest of the cast. However, the make up job on the great Gloria Grahame is dreadful. It looks like some sort of insectiside spray. Hope it gets a Blu ray release but I...
Ivanhoe is yet another triumph for Warner Archive!! A superlative restoration. Had Elizabeth Taylor ever looked more beautiful. She even outshines Joan Fontaine, herself one of Hollywood’s great beauties. A wonderful and entertaining film and a disc to treasure.