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Quentin Durward is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1823. The story concerns a Scottish archer in the service of the French King Louis XI (1423–1483) who plays a prominent part in the narrative.
The Adventures of Quentin Durward, known also as Quentin Durward, is a 1955 British historical film released by MGM. It was directed by Richard Thorpe and produced by Pandro S. Berman. The screenplay was by Robert Ardrey, adapted by George Froeschel from the 1823 novel Quentin Durward by Sir Walter Scott .
Quentin Durward, novel of adventure and romance by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1823. The novel was a popular success and solidified Scott’s reputation as a stirring writer. The novel is set in 15th-century France, where the title character saves the life of Louis XI, protects and falls in love
Quentin Durward: Directed by Richard Thorpe. With Robert Taylor, Kay Kendall, Robert Morley, George Cole. A Scottish knight in France to facilitate a marriage between a rich and beautiful countess and his aging uncle becomes involved in court intrigue.
Quentin Durward is nineteen walking through France to find his maternal Uncle Ludovic Lesley (Le Balafre) strong, capable, a leader in the archers, a foreign bodyguard of the king but not his nephew's equal in the brain department.
Dec 19, 2011 · Quentin Durward, set in fifteenth-century France, was Scott's first fictional venture onto the continent of Europe. Scott's earliest reference to the novel occurs in a letter of 10 November 1822 to the London-based actor and theatre manager Daniel Terry.
Quentin Durward (1955) took actor Robert Taylor to MGM's British studios for the fifth time. For over 30 years he remained one of MGM's leading principal players, starring opposite some of the screen's most glamorous leading ladies.
