In one of his earliest and most dashing performances, a young Tony Curtis pursues his real-life bride Janet Leigh,

while defending the British throne in this swashbuckling saga filled with jousts, jests and medieval super heroics.

The time is England in the reign of King Henry IV, Miles (Curtis) is a headstrong, handsome peasant determined to

learn the name of his slain father and discover his true heritage. His fiery ambition and swift sword lead him to the

majestic MacWorth castle. There he must compete for both knightwood as well as the hand of the fair Lady Anne

(Leigh). but her love is claimed by the evil, conniving Sir Walter Blount. All the while the English throne is being

challenged to the death-from sinister forces within.,

Set in medieval period England, BLACK SHIELD OF FALWORTH is the story of Myles Falworth, (Curtis) a peasant raised without ever knowing who his real father was. He goes to Mackworth castle to become a knight and regain his birthright. There he falls hopelessly in love with the Mackworth's daughter Anne, (Leigh.) Their relationship leaves him very unpopular amongst the castle's inhabitants, jeopardizing his ultimate goal; to bear the black shield Falworth. Based on the novel 'Men of Iron' by Howard Pyle.

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