Although my
first intention with this Blog is to show matte effects from not so well known
films, I can’t resist, from time to time, dedicating some space to not so
obscure films. In this case I want to pay tribute to one of the most enjoyable
action adventure film from the old times. One of my favourites at least alongside
with Errol Flynn’s Robin Hood (1939), is The Flame and the Arrow (1950), with
Burt Lancaster on his best acrobatics for an action film.
Directed by
Jacques Tourneur, and produces by Warner Bros.
Matte paintings by Lou Lichtenfield, who became head of FX department at
Warner some years later at middle 50´s.
Two beautiful
set extension with nigh sky for the final castle scene.
Domingo