Medieval movies for kids1/23/2024 ![]() ![]() Jean Simmons, Stewart Granger, Charles Laughton.Ī good rendition of the early years of Elizabeth I. The life and loves of Henry VIII, King of England.ĭisney Richard Todd, Glynis Johns, James Robertson Justice.Ībout Princess Margaret, sister to Henry VIII.Įlizabeth I and her conflicts with Sir Walter Raleigh. The plot is quite plausible, except for the new world references. The late historical plays including Richard III & Henry VIII.Įxcellent film not based on history as documented, but as close to historical for sets, costumes and ambience as just about any film made. Beautifully filmed and accurate.Įxcellent silent version recently recovered.īased on Shakespeare's pro-Tudor play about the last of the Yorkist/Plantagenet Kings. Bartholomew's Day massacre.īased on fact, early 16th century in French with subtitles. The circumstances surrounding the Medici's and the St. Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex, The (Elizabeth the Queen) (1939)Īn interesting view of the relationship between Elizabeth and her principal suitor. Wonderful film, particularly the Anne of Cleves section. Mary, Queen of Scots and her time in Scotland after her return from France.įilm about the famed astrologer-physician who lived 1503-1566.Īpparently well-researched film on Torquemada.Ĭesare Borgia and a Renaissance adventurer. The rivalry of Mary and Elizabeth that finally led to Mary's execution. ![]() TV movie set during the reign of Henry VIII and the controversy that led to the execution of Sir Thomas Moore. Set during the reign of Henry VIII and the controversy that led to the execution of Sir Thomas Moore. Ronald Coleman, Basil Rathbone, Frances Dee.Ībout Lady Jane Grey, cousin of Henry VIII, and for nine days (1553) Queen of England. This film bears no resemblance to history in either plot or costuming or dance, unfortunately.īBC series chronicling the life and times of Elizabeth I of England. Loosely based on the life of Francois Villion (the poet) and Louis XI of France (late 15th C).Ĭhristopher Columbus - The Discovery (1992)Ĭatherine McCormack, Rufus Sewell, Jacqueline Bissetīased on true story of a 16th C Venetian courtesan.Ībout Diane de Poitiers, mistress of Henry II of France. John Barrymore, Conrad Veidt, Marceline Day. The relationship of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII. (Italy)Īn offshoot of the 1560s Pizarro expedition to South America. Set in the1500s, about Michaelangelo and Pope Julius II. Middling story of the invasion of the Volga area.Īdvocate, The (The Hour of the Pig) (1994) Set in the early 1100s, concerning Abelard's and Heloise's relationship. Historical plays including Richard II, Henry IV parts I & II, Henry V. Supposedly about the famous medieval Persian poet.Įxcellent film based on the transcript of Joan's trial. Set late in the reign of Henry II while he is trying to decide on a successor. Special Oscar.īrilliant film based on Shakespeare's play concerning the Battle of Agincourt (early 1400s England & France). So, so film vaguely based on history and legend.īrilliant film based on Shakespeare's play concerning the Battle of Agincourt (early 1400s England & France). Version of Marlowe's period play, with some anachronisms. Graham Faulkner.ġ182-1226, about the early years of St Francis of Assisi.Ĭamp set in early 1200s about Genghis Khan. Thomas a'Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury.Ībout 13th C Scottish rebel leader William Wallace, but based more on legendary material than historical.įranco Zeffirelli, dir. Set during the reign of Henry II of England, concerning the assassination of St. Russian prince repelling a German 13th C invasion. Seems to strive for historical accuracy in its costuming. Sergei Eisenstein director Nikolai Cherkassov. The earliest Shakespearean histories such as Julius Caesar.īBC dramatic series on the first Holy Roman Emperor. The Royal Shakespearean Company and the BBC Set during the reigns of Marcus Aurelius and Carraculla.Ībout Attila, ruler of the Huns series (Video) I've never been able to get into this one, but most people consider it a winner. Too bad they couldn't have cut out the rest of it.Ī good film version of the founder of the Byzantine Empire. Good film.Įlizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison. If Cleopatra was like this I can see the attraction. History (Films about actual historical incidents or persons)Ībout Attila, ruler of the Huns and Cleopatra (1946)Īm I confusing this one with the one below? Go to Histories, Period Literature, Legendaries, Historicals, Pseudo-Historicals, or Fantasies. ![]()
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