Actor Terry-Thomas (1911)

An American animated musical adventure comedy film Robin Hood (1973), produced by Walt Disney Productions and released by Buena Vista Distribution, follows the story of two daring outlaws living in Sherwood Forest. Narrated by Alan-a-Dale, we are introduced to Robin Hood and Little John as they take from the wealthy to give back to the overtaxed townsfolk of Nottingham. Despite the attempts of the Sheriff of Nottingham, they have managed to evade capture. Meanwhile, Prince John and his advisor Sir Hiss arrive in Nottingham with a deceitful plan. By hypnotizing Prince John’s brother King Richard, Sir Hiss has allowed Prince John to claim the throne as de facto ...

The British comedy film, The Mouse on the Moon (1963), is a sequel to The Mouse That Roared and is based on Leonard Wibberley’s novel of the same name. Directed by Richard Lester, it follows Grand Fenwick’s struggle with a financial crisis caused by their exploding wine export. In order to save the duchy (and finally have modern plumbing for a hot bath), Prime Minister Mountjoy devises a plan to ask the United States for a loan under the guise of funding their mission to the Moon. However, his true intention is to take advantage of the ...

School for Scoundrels (1960) is a British comedy film directed by Robert Hamer. Henry Palfrey, the head of a family firm in London, travels to Yeovil to enroll in the College of Lifemanship, led by Mr. S. Potter. Arriving late, he overhears Potter explaining his focus on the science of ‘being one up on your opponents at all times’ to new students. Palfrey learns this firsthand during an object lesson when he unknowingly loses a name-calling game in an interview with Potter. As they discuss Palfrey’s reasons for enrollment, it becomes clear that a woman is involved. Through a flashback, Palfrey then ...