The Black Shield of Falworth
“A timeless story of Love, Honor and Glory.”
Synopsis
In the days of King Henry IV, stalwart young Myles and his sister Meg have been raised as peasants, without any knowledge of who their father really was. But one day, they journey to Macworth Castle. There, Myles falls in love with Lady Anne Macworth, makes friends and enemies, and learns to be a knight.
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Tony Curtis & Janet Leigh 'The Black Shield of Falworth' 1954 theatrical trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-14
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Tony Curtis
Myles Falworth
Janet Leigh
Lady Anne of Mackworth
David Farrar
Gilbert Blunt, Earl of Alban
Barbara Rush
Meg Falworth
Herbert Marshall
William, Earl of Mackworth
Torin Thatcher
Sir James
Dan O'Herlihy
Prince Hal of Wales
Patrick O'Neal
Walter Blunt
Craig Hill
Francis Gascoyne
Ian Keith
King Henry IV
Doris Lloyd
Dame Ellen, Lady-in-Waiting
Rhys Williams
Diccon Bowman
Leonard Mudie
Friar Edward
Maurice Marsac
Count de Vermois
Leo Britt
Sir Robert
Charles B. Fitzsimons
Giles
Gary Montgomery
Peter
Claud Allister
Sir George
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolph Maté
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Brodney
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner, Herman Stein
- Original Title
- The Black Shield of Falworth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolph Maté
Oscar Brodney, Howard Pyle
Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner, Herman Stein
Irving Glassberg
Ted J. Kent, Edward Curtiss
Melville Tucker, Robert Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Rudolph Maté
Director
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Herman Stein
Original Music Composer
Oscar Brodney
Screenplay
Melville Tucker
Producer
Robert Arthur
Producer
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Shield of Falworth
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What is The Black Shield of Falworth about?
In the days of King Henry IV, stalwart young Myles and his sister Meg have been raised as peasants, without any knowledge of who their father really was. But one day, they journey to Macworth Castle. There, Myles falls in love with Lady Anne Macworth, makes friends and enemies, and learns to be a knight.
Who directed The Black Shield of Falworth?
The Black Shield of Falworth was directed by Rudolph Maté.
Who stars in The Black Shield of Falworth?
The principal cast of The Black Shield of Falworth includes Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, David Farrar, Barbara Rush, Herbert Marshall.
When was The Black Shield of Falworth released and how long is it?
The Black Shield of Falworth was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Shield of Falworth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Shield of Falworth was composed by Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner, Herman Stein.
Is The Black Shield of Falworth based on a book or true story?
The Black Shield of Falworth is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Howard Pyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Shield of Falworth?
The Black Shield of Falworth holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).