Tales of Robin Hood

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Tales of Robin Hood is a 1951 American film directed by James Tinling.

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The film was one of a series Robert L. Lippert wanted to make for television with R and L Productions but he ended up only making this and As You Were . [1]

Filming started 1 July 1951. [2]

Plot

Cast

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References

  1. THOMAS M PRYOR (Jul 13, 1951). "LIPPERT CANCELS MOVIES FOR VIDEO". New York Times. ProQuest   111961190.
  2. THOMAS F BRADY (Jun 4, 1951). "POWER'S ROLE GOES TO CONTRACT ACTOR". New York Times. ProQuest   111786498.