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The Sword and the Rose

Play trailer Poster for The Sword and the Rose PG,  1953,  1h 33m,  Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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Mary Tudor (Glynis Johns), sister of King Henry VIII (James Robertson Justice), vainly loves Charles Brandon (Richard Todd), a man of much virtue but no social title. Charles, heartbroken, leaves London, but when Mary runs after him, he's locked in the Tower of London, and freed only when she marries King Louis XII of France. With the meddling Duke of Buckingham also competing for Mary's hand, the lovers must overcome considerable obstacles to live happily ever after.

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Citizen Staff Ottawa Citizen Aug 6, 2025
This is excitingly and dramatically presented, starring the swamp alligators, and is fascinating throughout. Go to Full Review
Howard McClay Illustrated Daily News (Los Angeles) Jun 10, 2021
What could have been a rich, Technicolored action film on life and love In the England of Henry VIII, turns out to be a halting, poorly-stated period piece that leaves much to be desired. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Sep 22, 2008
C+
A dullish historical romantic period film that's not very historical or romantic. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Ken Annakin

Director

Richard Todd

Charles Brandon

Glynis Johns

Princess Mary Tudor

James Robertson Justice

King Henry VIII

Michael Gough

Duke of Buckingham

Jane Barrett

Lady Margaret

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The Sword and the Rose

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Movie Info

Synopsis Mary Tudor (Glynis Johns), sister of King Henry VIII (James Robertson Justice), vainly loves Charles Brandon (Richard Todd), a man of much virtue but no social title. Charles, heartbroken, leaves London, but when Mary runs after him, he's locked in the Tower of London, and freed only when she marries King Louis XII of France. With the meddling Duke of Buckingham also competing for Mary's hand, the lovers must overcome considerable obstacles to live happily ever after.
Director
Ken Annakin
Producer
Perce Pearce
Screenwriter
Lawrence Edward Watkin
Distributor
RKO Radio Pictures
Production Co
Walt Disney Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 23, 1953, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Runtime
1h 33m
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