tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2288554694249618370.post8080795859748511794..comments2023-04-05T07:29:31.262-07:00Comments on The Movie Night Group's Guide to Classic Film: Ronald Duels Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11839825074161909564noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2288554694249618370.post-15093170057944672762016-01-04T10:05:10.306-08:002016-01-04T10:05:10.306-08:00I agree with you that Colman is an unconvincing fe...I agree with you that Colman is an unconvincing fencer - but Fairbanks Jr can cut a lovely swash. I think, in the long run, for me, it is the combination of Colman and Fairbanks (without their swords) that makes this my preferred film. But, viva la difference!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11839825074161909564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2288554694249618370.post-28939267922637262422016-01-04T09:56:34.360-08:002016-01-04T09:56:34.360-08:00I am sad to admit that, though Ronald's versi...I am sad to admit that, though Ronald's version is great, the other version with Stewart Granger gets my vote...should there ever be a contest. I don't even care for Granger that much! The thing is, Granger actually fought with his sword in his version, while Colman (one of my acting heroes) was mostly in tight closeups of his face, wiggling his shoulders, or in long shots of his much-more-fit stuntman! In a swashbuckler, the sword is king; that's why The Mark of Zorro is still the best...it has the best fights! :) <br /><br />I was never so sad as when that conclusion became necessary! <br /><br />Clayton @ Phantom EmpiresClaytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06171827308358397539noreply@blogger.com