Adventures of Sir Galahad
| Adventures of Sir Galahad | |
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| Directed by | Spencer Gordon Bennet |
| Produced by | Sam Katzman |
| Written by |
George H. Plympton Lewis Clay David Mathews Original screenplay |
| Starring |
George Reeves Nelson Leigh William Fawcett Hugh Prosser Lois Hall |
| Music by |
Mischa Bakaleinikoff Musical director Marlin Skiles Stock music (composer) |
| Cinematography | Ira H. Morgan |
| Edited by |
Dwight Caldwell Earl Turner |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
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Release date
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December 22, 1949 |
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Running time
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252 minutes 15 episodes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Adventures of Sir Galahad is the 41st serial released by Columbia Pictures. It was based on Arthurian legend and, notably, was one of the very few serials of the time with a period setting that was not a western.
The Arthurian film cycle started with the Adventures of Sir Galahad serial. In this version, the youth Galahad, trying to emulate his father Sir Lancelot, wants fervently to be admitted to the Knights of the Round Table order. When he defeats Sir Bors and Sir Mordred in tournament, King Arthur agrees to knighthood if he can guard Excalibur for one night. Unfortunately, during that night the sword is stolen by a mysterious personage known only as the Black Knight. Possession of Excalibur makes the holder invincible and without it the sovereignty of Arthur is endangered, then Galahad is refused knighthood until the sword is found. Galahad, aided by Sir Bors, is hindered in his quest by Ulric, the Saxon King, who invades England, and by Merlin the magician, who harasses our hero at every turn. Galahad suspects that the Black Knight is a traitor within Camelot who seeks the throne in alliance with the Saxons, while Morgan le Fay, Arthur's half sister and also a magician, helps him fight both Merlin's magic and the Saxons.
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The Adventures of Sir Galahad was based on Arthurian myth and legend, a setting that gave it "unique" opportunities for a serial.
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