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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.
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Writing:
Stars:
- Ken Annakin
Writing:
- Lawrence Edward Watkin
- Charles Major
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Release Date: 1953-07-23
6.4/10
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 92
Charles Brandon
Duke of Buckingham
King Henry VIII
French Diplomat
French Diplomat
Queen Katherine
Royal Physician
Princess Mary Tudor
Guardsman
Dauphin of France
French Champion
Princess Claude
Cardinal Wolsey
Lawyer Clerk
King Louis XII
Ambassador of France
Wrestling Second
Sailor
French Squire
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