The Sword and the Rose

The story

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.

Cast

R Richard ToddCharles Brandon G Glynis JohnsPrincess Mary Tudor J James Robertson JusticeKing Henry VIII M Michael GoughDuke of Buckingham P Peter CopleySir Edwin Caskoden R Rosalie CrutchleyQueen Katherine D D.A. Clarke-SmithCardinal Wolsey J Jane BarrettLady Margaret E Ernest JayLord Chamberlain J John VereLawyer Clerk P Philip LennardChaplain B Bryan ColemanEarl of Surrey

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P Phillip GlasierRoyal Falconer J Jean MercureKing Louis XII G Gérard OuryDauphin of France F Fernand FabreAmbassador of France R Robert Le BéalRoyal Physician G Gaston RicherGrand Chancellor H Helen GossPrincess Claude P Patrick CargillFrench Diplomat A Anthony SharpFrench Diplomat C Caven WatsonCaptain Bradhurst R Richard MolinasFather Pierre H Hal OsmondCostermonger N Norman PierceInnkeeper D Douglas Bradley-SmithSquire E Ewen SolonGuardsman R Rupert EvansBargeman P Paddy RyanBargeman T Thomas HeathcoteWrestling Second A Arthur BranderFirst Mate R Russell WatersSailor J John SerretFrench Squire B Bob SimmonsFrench Champion