Lady Godiva of Coventry (1955)
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- Approved
- 1h 29min
- Drama, History
- 28 Dec 1955 (UK)
- Movie
An 11th-century noblewoman opens her Saxon husband's eyes by riding bareback through town.
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| Maureen O'Hara | ... |
Lady Godiva
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| George Nader | ... |
Lord Leofric
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| Victor McLaglen | ... |
Grimald
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| Rex Reason | ... |
Harold
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| Torin Thatcher | ... |
Lord Godwin
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| Eduard Franz | ... |
King Edward
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| Leslie Bradley | ... |
Count Eustace
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| Henry Brandon | ... |
Bejac
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| Arthur Shields | ... |
Innkeeper
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| Robert Warwick | ... |
Humbert
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Arthur Gould-Porter | ... |
Thorold
(as A.E. Gould-Porter)
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| Grant Withers | ... |
Pendar
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| Anthony Eustrel | ... |
Prior
(as Antony Eustrel)
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| Kathryn Givney | ... |
Abbess
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Sim Iness | ... |
Oswin
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| Thayer Roberts | ... |
William, Duke of Normandy
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| Fred Aldrich | ... |
Friar (uncredited)
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| Gertrude Astor | ... |
Townswoman (uncredited)
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Walter Bacon | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Frank Baker | ... |
Court Member (uncredited)
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Judith Brian | ... |
Listener (uncredited)
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| George Calliga | ... |
Friar (uncredited)
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Tom Cloud | ... |
Listener (uncredited)
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| Bill Coontz | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Paul Cristo | ... |
Court Member (uncredited)
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| Clint Eastwood | ... |
Alfred the Fletcher (uncredited)
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| Jack Grinnage | ... |
Blacksmith's Son (uncredited)
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Alec Harford | ... |
Tom the Tailor (uncredited)
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| Paul Kruger | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Mathew McCue | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Philo McCullough | ... |
Captain (uncredited)
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| Charles Morton | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Forbes Murray | ... |
Court Member (uncredited)
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| Rhodes Reason | ... |
Sweyn (uncredited)
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| Chuck Roberson | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Gene Roth | ... |
Earl (uncredited)
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| Scott Seaton | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Ray Spiker | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Paul Stathes | ... |
Court Member (uncredited)
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| Olive Sturgess | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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Maya Van Horn | ... |
Frenchwoman (uncredited)
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| Sailor Vincent | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Arthur Lubin | ||
Written by
| Oscar Brodney | ... | (screenplay) |
| Oscar Brodney | ... | (story) |
| Harry Ruskin | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Robert Arthur | ... | producer |
Music by
| Hans J. Salter | ... | (uncredited) |
| Frank Skinner | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Carl E. Guthrie | ... | director of photography (as Carl Guthrie) |
Editing by
| Paul Weatherwax | ||
Editorial Department
| William Fritzsche | ... | color consultant: Technicolor |
Art Direction by
| Robert F. Boyle | ... | (as Robert Boyle) |
| Alexander Golitzen | ||
Makeup Department
| Joan St. Oegger | ... | hair stylist |
| Bud Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
| James R. Barker | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Edith House | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Jack Kevan | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Sue Kirkpatrick | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Ray Romero | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Fay Smith | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Sergei Petschnikoff | ... | unit production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Frank Shaw | ... | assistant director |
| George Lollier | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| C.H. Barrett | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Robert Laszlo | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Joe Lapis | ... | sound technician |
| Frank H. Wilkinson | ... | sound technician |
| John Kemp | ... | sound technician (uncredited) |
| Harry Moran | ... | sound technician (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Bob Herron | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Allen Pinson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Buddy Van Horn | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Henry Wills | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| James Bell | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Warren Monroe | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Dean Paup | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Richard Towers | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Roy Vaughn | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Bill Walling | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Edward Stevenson | ... | costumer |
| Rose Brandi | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
| Elmer Ellsworth | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
| Rydo Loshak | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Joseph Gershenson | ... | music supervisor |
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Betty A. Griffin | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Joan Hathaway | ... | dialogue coach (uncredited) |
| David Janssen | ... | voice dubbing (uncredited) |
| David Sharpe | ... | technical adviser (uncredited) |
| Al Trosin | ... | production coordinator (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures (UI) (presents)
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1955) (United States) (theatrical) (as Universal-International)
- Empire Universal Films (1955) (Canada) (theatrical)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1955) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Proprietary (1956) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Far East (1956) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Universal Filmverleih (1956) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1956) (France) (theatrical)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1956) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1956) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- ClassicLine (2007) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2014) (United States) (DVD) (Universal Vault Series)
- TeleMadrid (2019) (Spain) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In eleventh century England, King Edward the Confessor wants Saxon Lord Leofric to marry a despised Norman woman, and has him jailed when he refuses. In jail, he meets Godiva, the Sheriff's sister, and soon they are wed. The times are turbulent and Godiva proves to be a militant bride. Unrest between the Anglo-Saxon populace and the increasingly influential Norman French lead to her famous ride.
Written by Rod Crawford |
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| Taglines | The first startling story of the world's most famous ride! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Maureen O'Hara wore a skin colored leotard when filming the famous nude riding scene. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Murder, Smoke and Shadows (1989). See more » |
| 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. See more » |
| Quotes |
Thorold:
Then, my Lord, I must ask you to... to... Please do me the honour to consider yourself my prisoner. See more » |