Robin Hood (1912): movie guide

What is Robin Hood about?

Robin Hood is a 1912 film made by Eclair Studios when it and many other early film studios in America's first motion picture industry were based in Fort Lee, New Jersey at the beginning of the 20th century. The movie's costumes feature enormous versions of the familiar hats of Robin and his merry men, and uses the unusual effect of momentarily superimposing images different animals over each character to emphasize their good or evil qualities. The film was directed by Étienne Arnaud and Herbert Blaché, and written by Eustace Hale Ball. A restored copy of the 30-minute film exists and was exhibited in 2006 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Cast highlights

Robin Hood features Robert Frazer, Barbara Tennant, Alec B. Francis, Mathilde Baring, Julia Stuart, Isabel Lamon. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1912-08-21. Runtime: 30 minutes. TMDB score: 5.0/10 (3 votes). Genres: Romance, Adventure, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Robin Hood?

Robin Hood is listed as Romance, Adventure, Drama on TMDB.

How long is Robin Hood?

Robin Hood runs about 30 minutes.

Who stars in Robin Hood?

Cast highlights include Robert Frazer, Barbara Tennant, Alec B. Francis, Mathilde Baring, Julia Stuart, Isabel Lamon.

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