Classical World at the Movies -- Helen of Troy (1956)

<p>The face that launched a thousand ships!  The most beautiful woman in the world! Queen of Sparta!  That is what we know of the legend of Helen of Troy.  </p><p>In this week's episode we look at one of the times Hollywood told her tale, the 1956 movie eponymously titled "Helen of Troy." Starring Rosanna Podesta and Jacques Serna and featuring a very young Bridget Bardot, the film is very much in the style of the "Sword and Sandal" epics of its era.  Does it do Helen justice?  </p><p>Join Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel as they discuss. </p>