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The Sword and the Rose

64 %|Jul 23, 1953|Adventure, Drama, History

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.

Featured Crew

Ken Annakin
Director
Charles Major
Writer
Clifton Parker
Music
Lawrence Edward Watkin
Writer
Jean Osborne
Publicist

Cast

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Richard Todd
Charles Brandon
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Glynis Johns
Princess Mary Tudor
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Michael Gough
Duke of Buckingham
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Peter Copley
Sir Edwin Caskoden
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Rosalie Crutchley
Queen Katherine
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D.A. Clarke-Smith
Cardinal Wolsey
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Jane Barrett
Lady Margaret
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Ernest Jay
Lord Chamberlain
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John Vere
Lawyer Clerk
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Bryan Coleman
Earl of Surrey
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Phillip Glasier
Royal Falconer
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Jean Mercure
King Louis XII
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Gérard Oury
Dauphin of France
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Fernand Fabre
Ambassador of France
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Robert Le Béal
Royal Physician
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Gaston Richer
Grand Chancellor
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Helen Goss
Princess Claude
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Patrick Cargill
French Diplomat
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Anthony Sharp
French Diplomat
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Caven Watson
Captain Bradhurst
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Richard Molinas
Father Pierre
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Hal Osmond
Costermonger
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Norman Pierce
Innkeeper
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Ewen Solon
Guardsman
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Rupert Evans
Bargeman
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Paddy Ryan
Bargeman
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Thomas Heathcote
Wrestling Second
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Arthur Brander
First Mate
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John Serret
French Squire
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Bob Simmons
French Champion