Made in 1948, Errol had begun to age a bit when Don Juan was made. His fencing skills were at his peak, and his moves were well defined and athletic, but he looked a little puffy in his closeups. The story is one of those silly swashbuckling yarns typical of the era. But unabashed silliness, so that's OK, I suppose.
His costar in this movie was Viveca Lindfors, A Swedish actress brought over by the studio with the idea that she would be the next Garbo or Bergman. She wasn't.
Best line in the movie:
Duke de Lorca: [preparing to fight Don Juan] I warned you, senor! This time I shall cut deeply!
Don Juan: [unintimidated] This time I'm wearing my old clothes.
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