"The Sword And The Stone" recreates, against the background of
magnificent pageantry and dark magic that was medieval England, the
education and training of young King Arthur, who was to become the
greatest of Britain's legendary rulers.
Growing up in a colorful world peopled by knights in armor and fair
damsels, foul monsters and evil witches, young Arthur slowly learns the
code of being a gentleman. Under the wise guidance of Merlin, the
all-powerful magician for whom life progresses backwards, the king-to-be
is trained in the gusty pursuits of falconry, jousting, hunting and
sword play. He is even transformed by his remarkable old tutor into
various animals, so that he may experience life from all points of view.
In every conceivable and exciting way he is readied for the day when he,
and he alone of all Englishmen, is destined to draw forth the marvelous
sword from the magic stone and become the rightful King of' England.