Review of Ivanhoe (1952) by Barry K — 15 Dec 2014

Ok adventure, but Taylor was no Errol Flynn.

This review of Ivanhoe (1952) was written by Barry K on 15 Dec 2014.

Ivanhoe has generally received positive reviews.

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By Marilee A (711) on 31 Jul 2011

Elizabeth Taylor is even more beautiful than Joan Fontaine in this one.A great Story of Saxon & Norman loyalties after the Crusades…

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By Timothy M (796) on 01 Nov 2010

I wouldn't call this one of the best swashbuckling adventures, as flixster does. It has it's moments, but it isn't too exciting. It's just okay…

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Another great movie that I was fortunate to see thanks to my high school English class. What a great story of chivalry…

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