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The Adventures of Sir Lancelot S1E12 — Theft of Excalibur
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The Adventures of Sir Lancelot•Season 1•Episode 12

Theft of Excalibur

7.1/10 · 31 votesDec 1, 1956

Ranked #7 of 30 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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On St. Stephen's Day, King Arthur and his knights traditionally change places for one day with the court squires. During the day, one of the ""squires-for-a-day"" steals the Sword of Excalibur.

Directed byBernard Knowles
Written byPeggy Phillips, H.H. Burns
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William Russell

William Russell

Sir Lancelot du Lac

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Bernard Knowles

Director

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David Hawkins

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Ernest Palmer

Director of Photography

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Peggy Phillips

Writer

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H.H. Burns

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Episode Summary

"Theft of Excalibur" is episode 12 of The Adventures of Sir Lancelot season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 31 votes, ranking #7 of 30 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Bernard Knowles and written by Peggy Phillips, H.H. Burns, it aired on December 1, 1956.

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