Review of The Black Shield of Falworth (1954) by Bill T — 10 Aug 2011

Rather bland and boring sword and sandals movie here with Tony Curtis playing the son of a gentleman who was unfairly called a traitor and put to death, and therefore The Son Must Die Too! but unfortunately, noone seems to know who he is (including Curtis himself) because a relative had hidden him from harm.

Now, all grown up, Curtis decides to be a servant of the king, and maybe get some answers while he's at it. Answer-seeking is pretty much all that happens during the first 3/4 of the film, and well, that's pretty boring.

When the lad's secret IS figured out, and oh, something about the bad guys wanting to take over the king's throne, then the film somewhat comes to life, and offers a nice battle scene for all our suffering for the first three quarters.

But really, do yourself a favor and spare yourself.