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| Motion Picture News, 28-October-1922 |
When Knighthood Was in Flower was an 1898 novel written by Edwin Caskoden. His real name was Charles Major. The story was inspired by the life of Mary Tudor, Henry VIII's sister. The book sold well. In 1901, Paul Kester adapted the story into a play which was also successful.
In 1907, the Biograph Company produced a one-reel adaption called When Knights Were Bold. DW Griffith, who had not yet become a director, played a role, as did his secret wife Linda Arvidson. The film is probably lost.
In 1922, William Randolph Hearst was looking for a suitably ostentatious project for his inamorata, Marion Davies. His production company, Cosmopolitan, hit upon When Knighthood Was in Flower. Director Robert Vignola used a virtually unlimited budget to create a huge movie.
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| Moving Picture World, 07-October-1922 |
I have never seen it, but Criterion has released a restored version with a score by Ben Model.
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| listal.com |
I have never seen it, but
Undercrank Productions has released a restored version with a score by Ben Model. It is on my queue.
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| listal.com |
In 1953, Disney decided to make another adaption of the story, directed by Ken Annakin. It was released in the US as
The Sword and the Rose If I have seen it, I don't remember it.
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