UBBFriend: Email This Page to Someone!
   Castle Quest
  Individual Castles
  The castle in Ivanhoe

Post New Topic  Post A Reply
profile | register | preferences | faq | search

next newest topic | next oldest topic
Author Topic:   The castle in Ivanhoe
jewel84
Member 		posted 04-21-2004 05:23 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for jewel84   Click Here to Email jewel84     Edit/Delete Message
Hello,

For the 1952 film 'Ivanhoe' at great expense MGM bulit an entire castle. Does anyone know where this castle is or whether it's still there?

I would be grateful for any information anyone has on this.

Thanks.

A Knight
Senior Member 		posted 04-22-2004 08:30 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for A Knight   Click Here to Email A Knight     Edit/Delete Message
According to the IMDB and various other sources it was Doune Castle near Stirling.

jewel84
Member 		posted 04-26-2004 04:52 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for jewel84   Click Here to Email jewel84     Edit/Delete Message
Thankyou for your time but it was actually the BBC television series that was filmed at Doune Castle, not the 1952 film.

I know that two real castles were used for this film, which were Ashby De La Zouch Castle and Bamburgh Castle but there was one especially bulit for the film by MGM,which was why 'Ivanhoe' was one of the most expensive films made at the time.

I can't seem to find any information on this castle!

alexus
Member 		posted 04-03-2010 05:36 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for alexus   Click Here to Email alexus     Edit/Delete Message
I used to live near the MGM castle and used to walk past the Ivanhoe castle everyday to go to school. I felt it to be the best piece of architecture in Borehamwood (Not Elstree.. To all intents and purposes no studios in Elstree. The castle was pulled down around 1962/63 as the hill it was on was needed. Or that was my understanding. The hill is still there and people walk their dogs on it.

Elendil
Member 		posted 04-07-2010 05:40 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Elendil     Edit/Delete Message
There is a picture of the Castle built for Ivanhoe here:-
http://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/822838.m5ec/?from=ec&to=822838&l=mgm_was_king_of_the_castle

All times are PT (US)

next newest topic | next oldest topic

Administrative Options: Close Topic | Archive/Move | Delete Topic
Post New Topic  Post A Reply
Hop to:

Contact Us | Castles on the Web

Powered by: Ultimate Bulletin Board, Version 5.40
© Infopop Corporation (formerly Madrona Park, Inc.), 1998 - 1999.



Castles on the WebHome
Castles on the WebIntroduction
Castles on the WebCastle Quest
Castles on the WebSite of the Day
Castles on the WebCastle Tours
Castles on the WebCastle Collections
Castles on the WebNew Sites
Castles on the WebPopular Sites
 Castles on the WebPhoto Archive
Castles on the WebMiscellaneous
Castles on the WebCastles for Kids
Castles on the WebCastle Glossary
Castles on the WebPalaces & Homes
Castles on the WebMedieval Studies
Castles on the WebAccommodations
Castles on the WebTop Rated
 Castles on the WebCastle Postcards
Castles on the WebHeraldry Links
Castles on the WebMyths & Legends
Castles on the WebOrganizations
Castles on the WebCastle Books
Castles on the WebAbbeys & Churches
Castles on the WebWeapons/Supplies
Castles on the WebRandom Site
 Castles on the WebAdd A Castle Site
Castles on the WebAcknowledgements
Castles on the WebSearch Options
Castles on the WebPlease Help Us!
Castles on the WebPlease Link To Us
Castles on the WebContact Us
Castles on the Web Copyright 1995- | Privacy Policy