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Lady Godiva of Coventry

  • 1955
  • Approved
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
698
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Lady Godiva of Coventry (1955)
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An 11th-century noblewoman opens her Saxon husband's eyes by riding bareback through town.An 11th-century noblewoman opens her Saxon husband's eyes by riding bareback through town.An 11th-century noblewoman opens her Saxon husband's eyes by riding bareback through town.

  • Director
    • Arthur Lubin
  • Writers
    • Oscar Brodney
    • Harry Ruskin
  • Stars
    • Maureen O'Hara
    • George Nader
    • Victor McLaglen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    698
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Arthur Lubin
    • Writers
      • Oscar Brodney
      • Harry Ruskin
    • Stars
      • Maureen O'Hara
      • George Nader
      • Victor McLaglen
    • 11User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara
    • Lady Godiva
    George Nader
    George Nader
    • Lord Leofric
    Victor McLaglen
    Victor McLaglen
    • Grimald
    Rex Reason
    Rex Reason
    • Harold
    Torin Thatcher
    Torin Thatcher
    • Lord Godwin
    Eduard Franz
    Eduard Franz
    • King Edward
    Leslie Bradley
    Leslie Bradley
    • Count Eustace
    Henry Brandon
    Henry Brandon
    • Bejac
    Arthur Shields
    Arthur Shields
    • Innkeeper
    Robert Warwick
    Robert Warwick
    • Humbert
    Arthur Gould-Porter
    • Thorold
    • (as A.E. Gould-Porter)
    Grant Withers
    Grant Withers
    • Pendar
    Anthony Eustrel
    Anthony Eustrel
    • Prior
    • (as Antony Eustrel)
    Kathryn Givney
    Kathryn Givney
    • Abbess
    Sim Iness
    • Oswin
    Thayer Roberts
    Thayer Roberts
    • William, Duke of Normandy
    Fred Aldrich
    Fred Aldrich
    • Friar
    • (uncredited)
    Gertrude Astor
    Gertrude Astor
    • Townswoman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Arthur Lubin
    • Writers
      • Oscar Brodney
      • Harry Ruskin
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    User reviews11

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    Kirpianuscus

    correct

    for many viewers, the basic motif to see this film is an one expected scene. who, unfortunately, is far to be to close by the desires. but., in same measure, the virtue of film remains to not be very different by others from same period and genre. love, conflicts, recreated Medieval fresco, the reasonable performances and Maureen O Hara as a nice Godiva. it is enough for a nostalgic trip around a legendary episode. and the respect for the recipes of genre, with few nice nuances, is a real good point.
    searchanddestroy-1

    Very rare film

    I have been interested in movies since my childhood and have never heard about this film, starring the fabulous Maureen O'Hara and also directed by Arthur Lubin. I have purchased thousands of movies from the USA, collectors stuff from TV taping offs, trading, taping off from UK and French channels, and also from other countries channels, all over the world ; in short, I have dedicated my life - among other things - seeking, searching, watching movies, especially the rarest one, under the condition the story interests me. For instance, I have never seen E. T, STAR WARS saga nor WEST SIDE STORY. I have all the dictionnaries of directors and their filmographies, and had never noticed this film. Never. Only when it was programmed on a French cable channel, I at last knew of its existence. So, that's done now, and I realize that if I had missed it, I would not have missed much. Nothing terrific in this feature, a rare movie is not necessarily a masterpiece. But it belongs to the Universal Studios costume adventure romance films which they produced during the late forties and fifties. This time, there was nor Tony Curtis nor Jeff Chandler, but George Nader. I had the same feeling in this stuff that I had with Robert Z Leonard's KING'S THIEF, for MGM and made on the same year. Maureen O'Hara was the best choice of a strong - in every way, physical and minded - woman; she was like this in real life. She was the only woman belonging to the John Ford's gang: John Wayne, Victor McLaglen - her co sar here - Ward Bond, Harry Carey, Ben Johnson. The Irish Gang. A weak female would have never been accepted among such rough men.
    4HotToastyRag

    Woman behind the man

    If you like the comic spoof The Court Jester and want it to be even funnier the next time you watch it, rent The Vagabond King and Lady Godiva of Coventry. Both seem like they borrowed the sets and background actors from Danny Kaye's comedy. In Lady Godiva of Coventry, Maureen O'Hara gives the best performance in the film, and since she's a notorious over-actress, that's saying something. Her leading man is George Nader, and he's so contemporary, he kept reminding me of Christopher McDonald.

    As you might be able to surmise from the title, this film focuses on Lady Godiva who famously rode a horse naked. Before you get excited, just remind yourself that this movie was made in 1955, so there's no nudity in the film, and the ride itself isn't a very long scene. Mostly, it's about her courtship and marriage to Lord Leofric, and their disagreements about political issues. The classic "woman behind the man" theory is on full display, so if you like Maureen O'Hara's strong-willed characters she usually plays, you'll probably like her in this movie. And she does look very pretty in Technicolor splendor. If you're just looking for a good movie, or at least one that won't have you running to the kitchen for more popcorn without pressing pause, stick with How Green Was My Valley.
    6ulicknormanowen

    Lady Godiva's ride

    The screenplay is often confused and muddled ,and one sometimes find it hard to tell the traitors from the good guys ,but it does not matter.

    "I wanted a wife ,not a political advisor" the macho husband (George Nader)moans .But this wife is a feminist before the time and she 's as good at political intrigues as she is as the so called ill king's doctor:blood-letting weakens the monarch ,all he needs is good food and fresh air.In internal affairs ,she shows more flair than her hubby.

    Maureen O'Hara 's flaming red hair is shown to good advantage in her naked ride ,and she displays plenty of go , not really supported by the rest of the cast .She had always been a female musketeer in a curious adaptation of Alexandre Dumas "at sword's point" ;feminist she said.
    7r96sk

    I kinda do like

    It feels rushed, but I kinda do like 'Lady Godiva of Coventry'.

    The film, in my opinion, is at its best with Maureen O'Hara and George Nader alongside the trio of would-be prisoners, spearheaded by Victor McLaglen. The stuff with that quintet was really enjoyable to me; the main story isn't even to do with them.

    The plot of this 1955 involves the characters of O'Hara and Nader, but with Leslie Bradley & Co. Those parts of the film aren't the strongest and don't really leave a sizeable imprint. I would've preferred a production with those other five more, to be honest. It's all still watchable though. There's a couple of neat shots scattered in there, also.

    I managed to spot Clint Eastwood in his uncredited minor role. Much bigger things to come for that man, I reckon...

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    • Trivia
      Maureen O'Hara wore a skin colored leotard when filming the famous nude riding scene.
    • Quotes

      Thorold: Then, my Lord, I must ask you to... to... Please do me the honour to consider yourself my prisoner.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits appear on the background of a medieval style picture of a nun leading the horse ridden by the naked Godiva, covered only by her long hair, through town.
    • Alternate versions
      When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'U' rating. All cuts were waived in 2006 when the film was granted a 'PG' certificate for home video.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Columbo: Murder, Smoke and Shadows (1989)

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    • Release date
      • December 28, 1955 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • 21st Century Lady Godiva
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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      1 hour 29 minutes

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