A Challenge for Robin Hood

A Challenge for Robin Hood is a 1967 British adventure film directed by C. M. Pennington-Richards and starring Barrie Ingham, Peter Blythe and John Arnatt.

After Robin beats Alan-a-Dale in a quarterstaff duel, the gang tests his archery skills with a hood over his head, and agree he is a natural leader.

Back in the De Courtenay castle, Roger sits with the Sheriff and Maid Marion and they watch a wrestling match.

Robin stops Sir Jamyl de Penitone in the forest and challenges him to a sword duel.

When he goes to collect his prize he grabs Marion and puts her on a horse for the loyal soldier to carry her off.

They take a dumb waiter from the kitchen to the great hall, announcing that a "special dish" is coming up.

The New York Times wrote, "Challenge for Robin Hood is excellent...it should make ideal viewing for lads, from little sprouts up to about 14...The screenplay by Peter Bryan fiddles a bit with the old Robin Hood legend, but it is a snug story and the dialogue has bite and humor...C. M. Pennington-Richards, has piloted the action with crackle, the musical score is fine and the color ranges from good to beautiful...the fairly modest budget seldom shows".