I am very grateful to Christian who has very kindly sent in information regarding the final resting places of five of the actors and actresses in Walt Disney's live-action movie the Story of Robin Hood and his Merrie Men (1952).
These pictures are tinged with much sadness as those stars have contributed such joy and happiness to generations of people. But I am sure you will agree that it is interesting to see where these screen legends were put to rest.
Together with Christian's images I have included pictures of Laurence's wonderful autograph collection to remind us of their wonderful roles in the Story of Robin Hood.
Richard Todd is buried at St. Guthlac's Churchyard
Little Ponton
South Kesteven District
Lincolnshire
England.
Anthony Eustrel's ashes were scattered at
at the Chapel of Pines Crematory
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
California
USA.
Bill Owen was buried at
St. John the Evangelist Churchyard
Holmfirth
Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees
West Yorkshire
England.
Golders Green Crematorium
Ivor Novello Bed
Golders Green
London Borough of Barnet
London
England.
As a Royal Navy veteran of World War II
Sir Michael Hordern's ashes
were scattered at sea.
To read more about the lives of the actors and actresses in Walt Disney's Story of Robin Hood and his Merrie Men please click on the relevant names in the side bar or below.
Special thanks to Christian and Laurence for their contributions to this website.
7 comments:
Special thanks to Christian and Laurence for these images.
Richard Todd said in interviews later in his life that he would be buried with his two sons in Little Ponton Churchyard - and of course he now is. Fascinating words on the gravestone - it refers to the children we know of - and Jeremy. I am not sure about that but think I may have heard something. Also refers to both of his wives - Virginia and Kitty which is nice.
In 1960 he had a son Jeremy with model Patricia Nelson.
So says Wikipedia - I seem to remember having read that before.
All very sad, the people who brought us such great joy and entertainment , they are with us still.
I agree Mike. They remain with us in our memories and hearts forever.
In a way though they will forever trip through Sherwood Forest, always in summer sunshine and always in glorious Technicolor. To be remembered for this film to me would be a wonderful legacy to leave to the world - and to think that these scenes will be viewed over and over again. Wonderful
Those words sum it up perfectly, Neil.
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