The Sword and the Rose

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Richard Todd Charles Brandon

Glynis Johns Princess Mary Tudor

James Robertson Justice King Henry VIII

Michael Gough Duke of Buckingham

Peter Copley Sir Edwin Caskoden