Tower of London
Starring: Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, Vincent Price
Director: Rowland V. Lee
Writer: Robert N. Lee
Producer: Rowland V. Lee
Tower of London is a 1939 black-and-white historical film directed and produced by Rowland V. Lee. It stars Basil Rathbone as the future King Richard III of England, and Boris Karloff as his fictitious club-footed executioner Mord. The film is based on the traditional depiction of Richard rising to become King of England in 1483 by eliminating everyone ahead of him.
Trivia
- Tower of London was originally conceived years before production when the producer and director Rowland V. Lee travelled to England to do research for an epic that involved British history.
- The studio gave the film a $500,000 budget with a 36-day shooting schedule that started on August 11.
- Trade papers stated on July 27 that Brian Donlevy was being tested for the lead role of Richard III with George Sanders being signed to the role one week later.
Previous Showings
3 Runs • 2 Festivals
756 tickets sold
Original Billings: 1 run (February 7, 1940)
Original Run: February 7, 1940 (Wednesday - Thursday)
All runs on record (3):
- February 7, 1940 (Wednesday - Thursday)Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff
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