Review of Quentin Durward

In swashbuckling 1465, poor iron-clan Robert Taylor (as Quentin Durward) of Scotland agrees to fetch a bride for his elderly uncle. Meanwhile, targeted rich young Kay Kendall (as Isabelle) of France says she doesn't want to get married, and runs away. When Mr. Taylor catches up with Ms. Kendall, the obvious happens. They don't catch on fast, though. This film is strengthened by the beautiful European locations, carefully produced in colorful CinemaScope. The supporting cast is nicely selected, with rascally Robert Morley (as Louis XI) most obviously in his element. And, George Cole (as Hayraddin) goes gypsy. Otherwise, it's a little long in the tooth.

***** Quentin Durward (11/23/55) Richard Thorpe ~ Robert Taylor, Kay Kendall, Robert Morley, George Cole