Movie · 1955
Is The Adventures of Quentin Durward based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Adventures of Quentin Durward is based on the book Quentin Durward by Walter Scott (1823).
Quentin Durward is book 10 of the Waverley Novels series.
The movie was released in 1955.
The book behind The Adventures of Quentin Durward
Waverley Novels: books in order
- Waverley (1814)
- Guy Mannering (1815)
- The Antiquary (1816)
- Rob Roy (1817)
- Ivanhoe (1819)
- Kenilworth (1821)
- The Pirate (1822)
- The Fortunes of Nigel (1822)
- Peveril of the Peak (1823)
- Quentin Durward (1823)
- Quentin Durward (1912 edition) (1823)
- St. Ronan's Well (1823)
- Redgauntlet (1824)
- Woodstock (1826)
- The Siege of Malta (2008)
- Bizarro (2008)
Common questions
Is The Adventures of Quentin Durward based on a book?
Yes. The Adventures of Quentin Durward is based on the book Quentin Durward by Walter Scott (1823).
Who wrote the book The Adventures of Quentin Durward is based on?
Quentin Durward was written by Walter Scott and first published in 1823.
Is Quentin Durward part of a series?
Yes, it is book 10 in the Waverley Novels series (2 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Waverley, book 1 of Quentin Durward. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Walter Scott's books
- Ivanhoe (film, 1952)
- Ivanhoe (film, 1982)
- King Richard and the Crusaders (film, 1954)
- Ivanhoe (film, 1913)