Errol Flynn made his name portraying dashing heroes who clasped a sword in one
hand and a maiden in the other. Audiences loved Flynn's devil-may-care bravado
as much as they admired his athletic grace and astonishing good looks.
Adventures of Don Juan was his first swashbuckler in nine years -- and a
glorious reprise it is, directed with gusto by Vincent Sherman. In the title
role, Flynn is a wiser, warmer, wittier version of his earlier characters as
he rescues the Spanish queen (Viveca Lindfors) from the snares of an evil
duke. Oscar -winning costumes and superb sets (including a knockout grand
staircase) create a lavish atmosphere for dalliances with married beauties,
narrow dungeon escapes and duels aplenty. En garde!