A dullish historical romantic period film that's not very historical or romantic.
The Sword and the Rose (1953)
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Synopsis: Poor Princess Mary of England: she's in love with Charles -- a peon -- a situation that is frowned upon by the royal family. The monarch thus arranges to have Charles arrested. Now Mary must marry... Poor Princess Mary of England: she's in love with Charles -- a peon -- a situation that is frowned upon by the royal family. The monarch thus arranges to have Charles arrested. Now Mary must marry the infirmed and elderly King of France, or Charles will die. She agrees, but secretly intends to run off with Charles once the King expires. Meanwhile, the sinister Duke of Buckingham wants the Princess for himself, and begins to devise his own plan for doing away with Charles... [More]
Starring: Richard Todd, Glynis Johns, James Robertson Justice, Michael Gough
Starring: Richard Todd, Glynis Johns, James Robertson Justice, Michael Gough, Jane Barrett, Peter Copley, Rosalie Crutchley, Ernest Jay
Director: Ken Annakin
Director: Ken Annakin
Producer: Perce Pearce
Composer: Clifton Parker
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