i know represent robert wagner hairdo be sort of unbearable while janet leigh white wig be too much while valiant sword look over size while sterling hayden behaves like a contemporary new yorker while it very easy to imagine who the black knight be while viking do not have horn in their helmet while and so on . but somehow i find this medieval story base on harold foster character entertain and i even enjoy it . in fact i think that for 1954 prince valiant take the most of foster novel about knight and viking in the time of legendary king arthur . good colorful location and fine setting and good action scene and a sort of sticky musical score that even sound appropriate help the picture along with an acceptable script and henry hathaway prolix direction . highlight o the movie be james mason convince villain and brian aherne fine portrayal of king arthur and a violent and smash final duel between valiant and the unmasked black knight . if you like medieval costume adventure you will enjoy this one too .