The Sword and the Rose 71 years old
A Forbidden Love That Threatened Two Kingdoms!
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.
Credits
The Sword and the Rose Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Patrick Cargill He was 35, 77 years old when he died | as French Diplomat |
| James Robertson Justice He was 46, 68 years old when he died | as King Henry VIII |
| Glynis Johns She was 29, now 101 years old | as Princess Mary Tudor |
| Russell Waters He was 45, 73 years old when he died | as Sailor |
| Thomas Heathcote He was 35, 68 years old when he died | as Wrestling Second |
| Gérard Oury He was 34, 87 years old when he died | as Dauphin of France |
| Ernest Jay He was 59, 63 years old when he died | as Lord Chamberlain |
| Michael Gough He was 36, 94 years old when he died | as Duke of Buckingham |
| Rosalie Crutchley She was 33, 77 years old when she died | as Queen Katherine |
| Richard Todd He was 34, 90 years old when he died | as Charles Brandon |
| Ewen Solon He was 35, 67 years old when he died | as Guardsman |
| Anthony Sharp He was 38, 69 years old when he died | as French Diplomat |
| Jean Mercure He was 44, 89 years old when he died | as King Louis XII |
| Bryan Coleman He was 42, 94 years old when he died | as Earl of Surrey |
| Paddy Ryan He was 102, 49 years old when he died | as Bargeman |
| Robert le Béal | as Royal Physician |
| Peter Copley He was 38, 93 years old when he died | as Sir Edwin Caskoden |
| Helen Goss She was 49, 81 years old when she died | as Princess Claude |
| John Serret He was 36, 80 years old when he died | as French Squire |
| Norman Pierce He was 52, 67 years old when he died | as Innkeeper |
| Caven Watson | as Captain Bradhurst |
| Fernand Fabre He was 53, 87 years old when he died | as Ambassador of France |
| Jane Barrett | as Lady Margaret |
| D.A. Clarke-Smith He was 64, 70 years old when he died | as Cardinal Wolsey |
| Hal Osmond He was 51, 57 years old when he died | as Costermonger |
The Sword and the Rose Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Lawrence Edward Watkin as Writer. He was 51 (80) years old when He died | Writing |
| Clifton Parker as Music. He was 48 (83) years old when He died | Sound |
| Charles Major as Writer. He was 96 (56) years old when He died | Writing |
The Sword and the Rose (71 years)
A Forbidden Love That Threatened Two Kingdoms!
- Release day: Thursday, July 23, 1953
- Runtime: 92 minutes