{"id":39563,"date":"2017-10-27T15:03:54","date_gmt":"2017-10-27T22:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=39563"},"modified":"2022-01-23T01:33:18","modified_gmt":"2022-01-23T08:33:18","slug":"robe-the-1953","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=39563","title":{"rendered":"Robe, The (1953)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;Why must men betray themselves with doubts?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Poster.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Poster-300x231.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-39566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Poster-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Poster-128x98.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Poster-768x591.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Poster-1024x788.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Poster.png 1551w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><br \/>\nA Roman tribune (Richard Burton) in love with a childhood sweetheart (Jean Simmons) promised in marriage to Emperor Caligula (Jay Robinson) finds his life changed forever when his slave (Victor Mature) runs away after Burton assists in crucifying Jesus, and Jesus&#8217;s robe seems to cast a spell on him.\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>\n<strong>Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ancient Greece and Rome<\/li>\n<li>Biblical Stories<\/li>\n<li>Character Arc<\/li>\n<li>Christianity<\/li>\n<li>Dean Jagger Films<\/li>\n<li>Historical Drama<\/li>\n<li>Jean Simmons Films<\/li>\n<li>Religious Faith<\/li>\n<li>Richard Burton Films<\/li>\n<li>Slavery<\/li>\n<li>Victor Mature Films<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Review: <\/strong><br \/>\nBest known as the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0046247\/trivia?item=tr0635150\">first film released in CinemaScope<\/a>, this adaption of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Robe\">Lloyd Douglas&#8217;s best-selling historical novel<\/a> about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ looks impressive in widescreen, and makes fine use of vivid Technicolor. Indeed, it won Oscars for art direction and costume design (in color), and was nominated for best cinematography. As biblical epics go, it&#8217;s refreshingly focused on a journey of personal faith; one gets a strong sense of how persecuted early Christians were for their loyalty to Christ&#8217;s teachings, and why they were willing to sacrifice everything for their religion. Less convincing is Robinson as a snivelling, child-like Caligula; he opts for over-the-top theatrics when much less would serve equally well. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Robinson.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Robinson-1024x403.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"252\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-60643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Robinson-1024x403.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Robinson-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Robinson-128x50.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Robinson-768x302.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Robinson-604x238.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Robinson.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Burton&#8217;s Oscar-nominated, impassioned performance is impressive, however, and his on-screen chemistry with Simmons (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0046247\/trivia?item=tr0633816\">borne out in real life<\/a>) is potent. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Romance.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Romance-1024x403.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"252\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-60641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Romance-1024x403.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Romance-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Romance-128x50.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Romance-768x302.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Romance-604x238.png 604w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Romance.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, however, this one is only must-see viewing for fans of the genre or those who like to watch all Oscar winners. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Redeeming Qualities and Moments: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fine use of Technicolor CinemaScope<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Cross.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Cross-1024x403.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"252\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Cross-1024x403.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Cross-128x50.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Cross-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Cross-768x302.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Cross.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Cinematography.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Cinematography-1024x403.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"252\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Cinematography-1024x403.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Cinematography-128x50.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Cinematography-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Cinematography-768x302.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Cinematography.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Kiss.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Kiss-1024x403.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"252\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Kiss-1024x403.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Kiss-128x50.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Kiss-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Kiss-768x302.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Kiss.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Torture.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Torture-1024x403.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"252\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Torture-1024x403.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Torture-128x50.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Torture-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Torture-768x302.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Torture.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Caligula.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Caligula-1024x403.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"252\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Caligula-1024x403.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Caligula-128x50.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Caligula-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Caligula-768x302.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Robe-Caligula.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must See? <\/strong><br \/>\nNo, though it&#8217;s certainly worth a look for its historical relevance. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0046247\/\">IMDb entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1953\/09\/17\/archives\/the-screen-the-rose-shown-in-cemascope-movie-based-on-douglas-novel.html\">NY Times Original Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qnetwork.com\/review\/2179\">Q Network Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvdtalk.com\/dvdsavant\/s2867robe.html\">DVD Savant Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvdtalk.com\/reviews\/36696\/robe-the\/\">DVD Talk Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Why must men betray themselves with doubts?&#8221; Synopsis: A Roman tribune (Richard Burton) in love with a childhood sweetheart (Jean Simmons) promised in marriage to Emperor Caligula (Jay Robinson) finds his life changed forever when his slave (Victor Mature) runs away after Burton assists in crucifying Jesus, and Jesus&#8217;s robe seems to cast a spell on him. Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors: Ancient Greece and Rome Biblical Stories Character Arc Christianity Dean Jagger Films Historical Drama Jean Simmons Films Religious&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=39563\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39563","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-reviews"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39563","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=39563"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39563\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80562,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39563\/revisions\/80562"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=39563"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=39563"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=39563"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}