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The Sword and the Rose poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.8 / 100
1953·Adventure / Drama / Family·1h 32m

THE SWORD AND THE ROSE

“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.

Above the Line
Ken Annakin·DirectorLawrence Edward Watkin·ScreenplayCharles Major·NovelGeoffrey Unsworth·Director of PhotographyClifton Parker·Original Music ComposerGerald Thomas·Editor
Cast
Richard Todd·Charles BrandonGlynis Johns·Princess Mary TudorJames Robertson Justice·King Henry VIIIMichael Gough·Duke of BuckinghamPeter Copley·Sir Edwin CaskodenRosalie Crutchley·Queen KatherineD.A. Clarke-Smith·Cardinal WolseyJane Barrett·Lady MargaretErnest Jay·Lord ChamberlainJohn Vere·Lawyer Clerk
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Ken Annakin·Director
Writing· 2
Lawrence Edward Watkin·ScreenplayCharles Major·Novel
Camera· 1
Geoffrey Unsworth·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Gerald Thomas·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Clifton Parker·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Fred Valles·Costume DesignCarmen Dillon·Art Direction
Production· 1
Jean Osborne·Publicist
By the Numbers
57.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Adventurous, Historical
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A movie poster features three individuals in period costumes against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds and a green, hilly landscape in the background. A m”

historicaladventureromance
Key Elements
RapierRed And Gold DoubletFur Trimmed RobeBeret With Plume
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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