Overall, this is a fairly good picture with beautiful color and the reliable male actors all performed as expected. The movie has a satisfying historical plot and fascinating scenery but the movie goes so wrong once the heroine is introduced. According to Ben Mankiewicz she was an important French find. Unfortunately, she is extremely irritating and acts like a very young, irresponsible child. She is not a good match for the much older Tyrone Power and it's very hard to believe he could possibly have any real affection for her. Despite enjoying Tyrone Power and Jack Hawkins immensely, the French chipmunk-cheeked girl made us fast forward to the ending.
Review of The Black Rose
