Martitia Hunt as Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine


Martitia Hunt (1900-1969) on the set at Denham Studios as Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine in Walt Disney’s ‘Story of Robin Hood and his Merrie Men (1952). Playing the part of the mother of the crusading King Richard I and his scheming brother Prince John, she found herself the linchpin of a divided kingdom, a part, the elegant Martitia was made for.

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2 comments:

Clement Glen said...

Martitia Hunt (1900-1969) on the set at Denham Studios as Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine in Walt Disney’s ‘Story of Robin Hood and his Merrie Men (1952).

Neil said...

She delivers the line 'Down on your knees, you traiterous dogs' brilliantly and in such a way the two robbers almost obeyed