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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.

Directed by: Ken Annakin
Written by: Lawrence Edward Watkin & Charles Major
Runtime: 92 minutes
Tagline: A Forbidden Love That Threatened Two Kingdoms!
Cast:
Michael Gough Michael Gough
Duke of Buckingham 
Patrick Cargill Patrick Cargill
French Diplomat 
Peter Copley Peter Copley
Sir Edwin Caskoden 
Rosalie Crutchley Rosalie Crutchley
Queen Katherine 
Thomas Heathcote Thomas Heathcote
Wrestling Second 
Glynis Johns Glynis Johns
Princess Mary Tudor 
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Also known as:
  • La rose et l'épée
  • When Knighthood Was In Flower