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The Sword and the Rose

The Sword and the Rose

Adventure, Drama, History

1h 32m

July 23, 1953 (72 years ago)

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Richard Todd

Richard Todd

Charles Brandon

Birthday: June 11, 1919

34 December 3, 2009 (90)
Glynis Johns

Glynis Johns

Princess Mary Tudor

Birthday: October 5, 1923

29 January 4, 2024 (100)
James Robertson Justice

James Robertson Justice

King Henry VIII

Birthday: June 15, 1907

46 July 2, 1975 (68)
Michael Gough

Michael Gough

Duke of Buckingham

Birthday: November 23, 1916

36 March 17, 2011 (94)
Peter Copley

Peter Copley

Sir Edwin Caskoden

Birthday: May 20, 1915

38 October 7, 2008 (93)
Rosalie Crutchley

Rosalie Crutchley

Queen Katherine

Birthday: January 4, 1920

33 July 28, 1997 (77)
D.A. Clarke-Smith

D.A. Clarke-Smith

Cardinal Wolsey

Birthday: August 2, 1888

64 March 12, 1959 (70)
Jane Barrett

Jane Barrett

Lady Margaret

Birthday: -

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Ernest Jay

Ernest Jay

Lord Chamberlain

Birthday: September 18, 1893

59 February 8, 1957 (63)
John Vere

John Vere

Lawyer Clerk

Birthday: July 7, 1915

38 January 10, 1961 (45)