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Lady Godiva of Coventry

For the 1951 British comedy film, see Lady Godiva Rides Again.

Lady Godiva of Coventry

Theatrical release poster by Reynold Brown

Directed by Arthur Lubin

Produced by Robert Arthur

Written by Harry Ruskin

Oscar Brodney

Based on story by Oscar Brodney

Starring Maureen O'Hara

George Nader

Victor McLaglen

Rex Reason

Music by Hans J. Salter

Cinematography Carl Guthrie

Edited by Paul Weatherwax

Production

company

Universal International

Release date(s) November 2, 1955

Running time 89 minutes

Country United States

Language English

Lady Godiva of Coventry is an American historical drama film, directed by Arthur Lubin and released in 1955. It

starred Maureen O'Hara in the title role. English actor Alec Harford who portrayed Tom the Tailor died eight months

before the film's release.

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Synopsis

The movie is set in 11th-Century England. King Edward the Confessor (Eduard Franz) wants Saxon Lord Leofric

(George Nader), who rules Coventry, to marry a Norman woman, Yolanda. When he refuses, he is sentenced to jail,

where he meets Godiva (Maureen O'Hara), the sheriff's sister. The two fall in love and soon they are wed. The times

are turbulent and Godiva proves a militant bride; unhistorically, unrest between the Anglo-Saxon populace and the

increasingly influential Norman French led to her famous ride.

The plot is quite notable by the striking leadership qualities of the Maureen O'Hara role. Released in 1955, late in the

epoch of this style of historical adventure there are some playful subtleties, a touching opportunity to see the 69 year

old McLaglen in a competent action role. and a very striking example of an archery 'trick-shot'.

Cast

Maureen O'Hara as Lady Godiva

George Nader as Lord Leofric

Victor McLaglen: Grimald

Rex Reason: Harold Torin Thatcher: Lord Godwin

Eduard Franz as King Edward

Leslie Bradley: Comte Eustace

Arthur Shields: Innkeeper

Robert Warwick: Humbert

Arthur Gould-Porter: Thorold

Grant Withers: Pendar

Anthony Eustrel: Prior

Kathryn Givney : An Abbess

Sim Iness: Oswin Thayer Roberts: William, Duke of Normandy

Alec Harford: Tom the Tailor

Clint Eastwood as First Saxon

Production

Jeff Chandler was originally announced as male star.[1]

References

[1][1] Boss Plans to Keep Jeff Hopping Parsons, Louella. The Washington Post and Times Herald (1954-1959) [Washington, D.C] 10 July 1954: 6.

External links

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