The Sword and the Rose (1953)

  • NR
  • 07/23/1953 (US)
  • Adventure, Drama, History
  • 1h 32m

A Forbidden Love That Threatened Two Kingdoms!

Overview

Tells the story of Mary Tudor and her troubled path to true love. Henry VIII, for political reasons, determines to wed her to the King of France. She tries to flee to America with her love but is captured when she is "un-hatted" on board ship. In return for her consent to the marriage with France, Henry agrees to let her choose her second husband. When King Louis of France dies, Mary is kidnaped by the Duke of Buckingham. He tries to force her to marry him but she is rescued by her love in an exciting battle on the beach.

Ken Annakin

Director

Lawrence Edward Watkin

Writer

Charles Major

Writer

Cast

Richard Todd's headshot

Richard Todd

Charles Brandon
Glynis Johns's headshot

Glynis Johns

Princess Mary Tudor
James Robertson Justice's headshot

James Robertson Justice

King Henry VIII
Michael Gough's headshot

Michael Gough

Duke of Buckingham
Peter Copley's headshot

Peter Copley

Sir Edwin Caskoden
Rosalie Crutchley's headshot

Rosalie Crutchley

Queen Katherine
D.A. Clarke-Smith's headshot

D.A. Clarke-Smith

Cardinal Wolsey
Jane Barrett's headshot

Jane Barrett

Lady Margaret

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