The Children of Edward IV
Les enfants d'Édouard
Synopsis
The young Edward V, King of England, enters London where he is crowned. But the king's uncle, the Duke of Gloucester, eager to come to the throne, contemplates the loss of the young king and his brother. He therefore had them declared bastards and locked them up in the Tower of London. The Duke of Buckingham and the king's supporters help the two prisoners escape. They are recaptured and delivered to the assassins. Gloucester usurps the crown. But mortally wounded in the war, he succumbs, prey to the remorse awakened in his conscience by the vision of his victims.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Calmettes
- Screenplay & Story
- Casimir Delavigne, Carlo Rossi
- Original Title
- Les enfants d'Édouard
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Calmettes
Casimir Delavigne, Carlo Rossi
Department Leadership Roster
Carlo Rossi
Writer
André Calmettes
Director
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What is The Children of Edward IV about?
The young Edward V, King of England, enters London where he is crowned. But the king's uncle, the Duke of Gloucester, eager to come to the throne, contemplates the loss of the young king and his brother. He therefore had them declared bastards and locked them up in the Tower of London. The Duke of Buckingham and the king's supporters help the two prisoners escape. They are recaptured and delivered to the assassins. Gloucester usurps the crown. But mortally wounded in the war, he succumbs, prey to the remorse awakened in his conscience by the vision of his victims.
Who directed The Children of Edward IV?
The Children of Edward IV was directed by André Calmettes.
Who stars in The Children of Edward IV?
The principal cast of The Children of Edward IV includes Émile Dehelly, Rolla Norman, Philippe Garnier, Olga Demidoff, Henry Krauss.
When was The Children of Edward IV released and how long is it?
The Children of Edward IV was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 12m.