The Sword and the Rose (1953)
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.
Director:
Ken Annakin
Writer:
Lawrence Edward Watkin
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Richard Todd as Charles Brandon |
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Glynis Johns as Princess Mary Tudor |
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James Robertson Justice as King Henry VIII |
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Michael Gough as Duke of Buckingham |
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Peter Copley as Sir Edwin Caskoden |
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Rosalie Crutchley as Queen Katherine |
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D.A. Clarke-Smith as Cardinal Wolsey |
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Jane Barrett as Lady Margaret |
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Ernest Jay as Lord Chamberlain |
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John Vere as Lawyer Clerk |
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Philip Lennard as Chaplain |
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Bryan Coleman as Earl of Surrey |
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Phillip Glasier as Royal Falconer |
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Jean Mercure as King Louis XII |
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Gérard Oury as Dauphin of France |
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Fernand Fabre as Ambassador of France |
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Robert Le Béal as Royal Physician |
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Gaston Richer as Grand Chancellor |
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Helen Goss as Princess Claude |
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Patrick Cargill as French Diplomat |
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Anthony Sharp as French Diplomat |
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Caven Watson as Captain Bradhurst |
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Richard Molinas as Father Pierre |
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Hal Osmond as Costermonger |
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Norman Pierce as Innkeeper |
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Douglas Bradley-Smith as Squire |
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Ewen Solon as Guardsman |
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Rupert Evans as Bargeman |
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Paddy Ryan as Bargeman |
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Thomas Heathcote as Wrestling Second |
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Arthur Brander as First Mate |
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Russell Waters as Sailor |
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John Serret as French Squire |
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Bob Simmons as French Champion |
| Directing | Ken Annakin | Director |
| Production | Jean Osborne | Publicist |
| Writing | Charles Major | Novel |
| Sound | Clifton Parker | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Lawrence Edward Watkin | Screenplay |
| Editing | Gerald Thomas | Editor |
| Camera | Geoffrey Unsworth | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Fred Valles | Costume Design |
| Art | Carmen Dillon | Art Direction |
