Tower of London
“See: VAST ARMIES CLASH BEFORE YOUR EYES! See: AXE-COLD MASTERS OF TREACHERY! See: DARK SECRETS BEHIND GRIM TOWERS! See: CRUELTY, COLD AS A HEADSMAN'S AXE! See: BLOOD BOILING, LUSTY EXCITEMENT!”
Synopsis
In the 15th century, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, aided by his club-footed executioner Mord, eliminates those ahead of him in succession to the throne, then occupied by his brother, King Edward IV of England.
Top Cast
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Basil Rathbone
Richard - Duke of Gloucester
Boris Karloff
Mord
Barbara O'Neil
Queen Elyzabeth
Ian Hunter
King Edward IV
Vincent Price
Duke of Clarence
Nan Grey
Lady Alice Barton
Ernest Cossart
Tom Clink
John Sutton
John Wyatt
Leo G. Carroll
Lord Hastings
Miles Mander
King Henry VI
Lionel Belmore
Beacon - a Chamberlain
Rose Hobart
Anne Neville
Ronald Sinclair
Boy King Edward
John Herbert-Bond
Young Prince Richard
Ralph Forbes
Henry Tudor
Frances Robinson
Duchess Isobel
G.P. Huntley
Wales
John Rodion
Lord DeVere
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert N. Lee
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner, Hans J. Salter, Ralph Freed
- Original Title
- Tower of London
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland V. Lee
Robert N. Lee, William Shakespeare
Frank Skinner, Hans J. Salter, Ralph Freed
George Robinson
Edward Curtiss
Rowland V. Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Robert N. Lee
Screenplay
Rowland V. Lee
Director
Rowland V. Lee
Producer
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Edward Curtiss
Editor
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Vera West
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tower of London.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tower of London
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tower of London about?
In the 15th century, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, aided by his club-footed executioner Mord, eliminates those ahead of him in succession to the throne, then occupied by his brother, King Edward IV of England.
Who directed Tower of London?
Tower of London was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Who stars in Tower of London?
The principal cast of Tower of London includes Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, Barbara O'Neil, Ian Hunter, Vincent Price.
When was Tower of London released and how long is it?
Tower of London was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Tower of London?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tower of London was composed by Frank Skinner, Hans J. Salter, Ralph Freed.