The Adventures of Quentin Durward

The Adventures of Quentin Durward, known also as Quentin Durward, is a 1955 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 novel Quentin Durward by Sir Walter Scott.

In 1465, honorable but penniless Scottish knight Quentin Durward Robert Taylor agrees to go to France to find out if the beautiful young heiress, Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy Kay Kendall, would be a suitable wife for his aged uncle that is, if she is as rich as is claimed. The marriage has been arranged by Charles, Duke of Burgundy Alec Clunes for his ward to cement an alliance with Scotland, but she wants nothing to do with it, so she runs away and seeks the protection of Charles great rival, Louis XI Robert Morley, King of France. Quentin pursues and manages to foil an attempted robbery by brigands under the command of Count William de La Marck Duncan Lamont, though Isabelle continues on her way unaware of her protectors identity.Nearing the court of King Louis, Quentin tries, but fails, to save the life of a gypsy. However, the dead mans brother, Hayraddin George Cole, is grateful for his efforts. Louis, who had ordered the mans hanging as a Burgundian spy, and distrusts such honest men as Quentin, orders him to leave France. However, the Scotsman is not easily deterred. He sneaks into the heavily guarded castle and awakens the King in his bed with a dagger at his throat. Louis is impressed and enlists Quentin in his service. ........

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