: The majestic, Oscar-nominated score by Miklós Rózsa remains a benchmark for historical adventure music. Technical Highlights of this Version For those interested in the technical "piece" mentioned: Ivanhoe Blu-ray (Warner Archive Collection)

Ivanhoe was a massive critical and commercial success for MGM, becoming their and earning three Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture .

: The film features Robert Taylor as the titular Saxon knight, Elizabeth Taylor (then only 19) as the tragic Rebecca, and Joan Fontaine as the noble Rowena.