A silent queen loses three crowns and her head — all in 120 minutes.
The Dauphin's widow weds a lord and is executed for plotting against the queen.
Acting
Fay Compton's expressive eyes do all the talking.
Costume
Tudor opulence on a British studio budget, surprisingly lavish.
Director
Denison Clift
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of only three films directed by Denison Clift, who quit directing to become a successful playwright.
Released the same year as the first BBC radio broadcast, this silent epic was already nostalgic for a disappearing medium.
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