Personally, it’s one of my favorite things, and though I don’t have as much Robin Hood related books and films as King Arthur related books and films, it’s still a respectable pile. The Robin Hood legend has been around for ages, and there are many reiterations of the story. Historian, Christopher Finch mentioned that part of the reason the Robin Hood was the next Disney film was because the Studio was looking to adapt another “classic,” and Robin Hood, being a popular classic story, was suggested (Finch 1975:127). Like with The Aristocats, animation historian Bob Thomas is less than complimentary but doesn’t seem to regard Robin Hood as a total failure. Robin Hood was the first Disney animated film to have an entirely animal cast, which is fun, particularly because the animals behave like humans. Several of the voice actors, Pat Buttram, Andy Devine, George Lindsey, and Ken Curtis, were known for their work in westerns, and it has been said that the originally western setting is the reason for their casting.
ROBIN HOOD ANIMATED SHERRIFF OF NOTTINGHAM MOVIE
The story was also, according to the Internet Movie Database, at one point supposed to be set in the Old West. Some things, however, remained, such as the fox and the wolf as opposing forces (Robin and the Sheriff). Over time, the Robin Hood aspect overtook the Reynard aspect. To address those concerns, Ken Anderson began borrowing from the Robin Hood legends. The initial plan, years earlier, had been to have the story based on the fable of Reynard the Fox, but Walt had been concerned over adapting the story. Originally, the film looked very different. Robin Hood was released in the US in 1973, with an LA release on December 21 st and a New York City release on November 8 th. And, of course, if you have any thoughts, burning or otherwise, please share in the comments! Robin Hood Photo: Disney BACKGROUND OF ROBIN HOOD
Welcome to Revisiting Disney! Today, we’re looking at that movie which brought a legend to life for a whole generation in a new way, Robin Hood! Like always, I have labeled each category so if you want to skip to the parts that interest you most, feel free.
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