Poster of Tower of London

Tower of London

Plot: 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. As each murder is accomplished he takes particular delight in removing small figurines, each resembling one of the successors, from a throne-room dollhouse, until he alone remains
Release Date: Friday, November 17 1939
85 years ago
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Portrait of Basil RathboneBasil Rathbone
Basil Rathbone was
47 in Tower of London
as 'Richard - Duke of Gloucester'.
Tue, Jun 14 1892 –
Fri, Jul 21 1967
Portrait of Boris KarloffBoris Karloff
Boris Karloff was
51 in Tower of London
as 'Mord'.
Wed, Nov 23 1887 –
Sun, Feb 02 1969
Portrait of Barbara O'NeilBarbara O'Neil
Barbara O'Neil was
29 in Tower of London
as 'Queen Elyzabeth'.
Sun, Jul 17 1910 –
Wed, Sep 03 1980
Portrait of Ian HunterIan Hunter
Ian Hunter was
39 in Tower of London
as 'King Edward IV'.
Wed, Jun 13 1900 –
Tue, Sep 23 1975
Portrait of Vincent PriceVincent Price
Vincent Price was
28 in Tower of London
as 'Duke of Clarence'.
Sat, May 27 1911 –
Mon, Oct 25 1993
Portrait of Nan GreyNan Grey
Nan Grey was
21 in Tower of London
as 'Lady Alice Barton'.
Thu, Jul 25 1918 –
Sun, Jul 25 1993
Portrait of Ernest CossartErnest Cossart
Ernest Cossart was
63 in Tower of London
as 'Tom Clink'.
Sun, Sep 24 1876 –
Sun, Jan 21 1951
Portrait of John SuttonJohn Sutton
John Sutton was
31 in Tower of London
as 'John Wyatt'.
Fri, Oct 23 1908 –
Thu, Jul 11 1963
Portrait of Leo G. CarrollLeo G. Carroll
Leo G. Carroll was
53 in Tower of London
as 'Lord Hastings'.
Mon, Oct 25 1886 –
Mon, Oct 16 1972
Portrait of Miles ManderMiles Mander
Miles Mander was
51 in Tower of London
as 'King Henry VI'.
Mon, May 14 1888 –
Fri, Feb 08 1946
Portrait of Lionel BelmoreLionel Belmore
Lionel Belmore was
72 in Tower of London
as 'Beacon - a Chamberlain'.
Sat, May 11 1867 –
Fri, Jan 30 1953
Portrait of Rose HobartRose Hobart
Rose Hobart was
33 in Tower of London
as 'Anne Neville'.
Tue, May 01 1906 –
Tue, Aug 29 2000
Portrait of Ronald SinclairRonald Sinclair
Ronald Sinclair was
15 in Tower of London
as 'Boy King Edward'.
Mon, Jan 21 1924 –
Sun, Nov 22 1992
Portrait of John Herbert-BondJohn Herbert-Bond
John Herbert-Bond was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Young Prince Richard'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ralph ForbesRalph Forbes
Ralph Forbes was
35 in Tower of London
as 'Henry Tudor'.
Thu, Sep 29 1904 –
Sat, Mar 31 1951
Portrait of Frances RobinsonFrances Robinson
Frances Robinson was
23 in Tower of London
as 'Duchess Isobel'.
Wed, Apr 26 1916 –
Mon, Aug 16 1971
Portrait of G.P. HuntleyG.P. Huntley
G.P. Huntley was
35 in Tower of London
as 'Wales'.
Fri, Feb 26 1904 –
Sat, Jun 26 1971
Portrait of John RodionJohn Rodion
John Rodion was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Lord DeVere'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Walter TetleyWalter Tetley
Walter Tetley was
24 in Tower of London
as 'Chimney Sweep'.
Wed, Jun 02 1915 –
Thu, Sep 04 1975
Portrait of Donnie DunaganDonnie Dunagan
Donnie Dunagan was
5 in Tower of London
as 'Baby Prince'.
Thu, Aug 16 1934
Portrait of Stanley BlystoneStanley Blystone
Stanley Blystone was
45 in Tower of London
as 'First Gate Guard Greeting Tom Clink (uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 01 1894 –
Mon, Jul 16 1956
Portrait of Joan CarrollJoan Carroll
Joan Carroll was
8 in Tower of London
as 'Lady Mowbray (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 18 1931 –
Wed, Nov 16 2016
Portrait of Caroline Frances CookeCaroline Frances Cooke
Caroline Frances Cooke was
63 in Tower of London
as 'Woman (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 29 1875 –
Sun, Jul 08 1962
Portrait of Jean FenwickJean Fenwick
Jean Fenwick was
32 in Tower of London
as 'Lady in Waiting (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 30 1907 –
Sat, Dec 05 1998
Portrait of Robert GreigRobert Greig
Robert Greig was
59 in Tower of London
as 'Friar Cautioning John Wyatt (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 26 1879 –
Fri, Jun 27 1958
Portrait of Holmes HerbertHolmes Herbert
Holmes Herbert was
57 in Tower of London
as 'Councilman (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jul 30 1882 –
Wed, Dec 26 1956
Portrait of P.J. KellyP.J. Kelly
P.J. Kelly was
59 in Tower of London
as 'Beggar (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 14 1880
Portrait of Murdock MacQuarrieMurdock MacQuarrie
Murdock MacQuarrie was
61 in Tower of London
as 'Councilman (uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 25 1878 –
Sat, Aug 22 1942
Portrait of Merrill McCormickMerrill McCormick
Merrill McCormick was
41 in Tower of London
as 'Beggar (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 05 1898 –
Wed, Aug 19 1953
Portrait of C. Montague ShawC. Montague Shaw
C. Montague Shaw was
57 in Tower of London
as 'Majordomo (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 23 1882 –
Tue, Feb 06 1968
Portrait of Ann E. ToddAnn E. Todd
Ann E. Todd was
8 in Tower of London
as 'Princess (uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 26 1931 –
Fri, Feb 07 2020
Portrait of Ernie AdamsErnie Adams
Ernie Adams was
54 in Tower of London
as 'Thirsty Prisoner (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 17 1885 –
Wed, Nov 26 1947
Portrait of Richard AlexanderRichard Alexander
Richard Alexander was
36 in Tower of London
as '2nd Gate Guard Greeting Tom Clink (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 19 1902 –
Wed, Aug 09 1989
Portrait of Harry A. BaileyHarry A. Bailey
Harry A. Bailey was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Councilman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Reginald BarlowReginald Barlow
Reginald Barlow was
73 in Tower of London
as 'Sherriff (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 17 1866 –
Tue, Jul 06 1943
Portrait of Ted BillingsTed Billings
Ted Billings was
59 in Tower of London
as 'Beggar (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 07 1880 –
Sat, Jul 05 1947
Portrait of Ed BradyEd Brady
Ed Brady was
49 in Tower of London
as 'Beggar (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 05 1889 –
Tue, Mar 31 1942
Portrait of Louise BrienLouise Brien
Louise Brien was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Lady in Waiting'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Howard BrooksHoward Brooks
Howard Brooks was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Cardinal'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Georgia CaineGeorgia Caine
Georgia Caine was
63 in Tower of London
as 'Dowager'.
Mon, Oct 30 1876 –
Sat, Apr 04 1964
Portrait of Harry CordingHarry Cording
Harry Cording was
48 in Tower of London
as 'Lead Murderer of the Children'.
Sat, Apr 25 1891 –
Wed, Sep 01 1954
Portrait of Nigel De BrulierNigel De Brulier
Nigel De Brulier was
62 in Tower of London
as 'Archbishop at St. John's Chapel (uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 08 1877 –
Fri, Jan 30 1948
Portrait of Fred FarrellFred Farrell
Fred Farrell was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Beggar (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Martin FaustMartin Faust
Martin Faust was
53 in Tower of London
as 'Dighton (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 16 1886 –
Mon, Jul 19 1943
Portrait of Al FergusonAl Ferguson
Al Ferguson was
51 in Tower of London
as 'Cleric (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 19 1888 –
Sat, Dec 04 1971
Portrait of John GeorgeJohn George
John George was
41 in Tower of London
as 'Spy (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 20 1898 –
Sun, Aug 25 1968
Portrait of Robert GreigRobert Greig
Robert Greig was
59 in Tower of London
as 'Friar Cautioning John Wyatt'.
Fri, Dec 26 1879 –
Fri, Jun 27 1958
Portrait of Frank HagneyFrank Hagney
Frank Hagney was
55 in Tower of London
as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 20 1884 –
Mon, Jun 25 1973
Portrait of Sibyl HarrisSibyl Harris
Sibyl Harris was
56 in Tower of London
as 'Woman'.
Sun, Jul 22 1883 –
Mon, May 20 1940
Portrait of Ivo HendersonIvo Henderson
Ivo Henderson was
38 in Tower of London
as 'Haberdeer'.
Thu, Dec 27 1900 –
Fri, Apr 12 1968
Portrait of Colin KennyColin Kenny
Colin Kenny was
50 in Tower of London
as 'Soldier'.
Mon, Dec 03 1888 –
Mon, Dec 02 1968
Portrait of George LloydGeorge Lloyd
George Lloyd was
47 in Tower of London
as 'Moat Guard'.
Sat, Nov 05 1892 –
Tue, Aug 15 1967
Portrait of Michael MarkMichael Mark
Michael Mark was
53 in Tower of London
as 'Henry VI's Servant'.
Mon, Mar 15 1886 –
Mon, Feb 03 1975
Portrait of James Pier MasonJames Pier Mason
James Pier Mason was
50 in Tower of London
as 'Beggar'.
Thu, Jan 31 1889 –
Sat, Nov 07 1959
Portrait of Charles MillerCharles Miller
Charles Miller was
61 in Tower of London
as 'Councilman'.
Fri, Jun 07 1878 –
Tue, Nov 25 1952
Portrait of Arthur MullinerArthur Mulliner
Arthur Mulliner was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Councilman'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Claude PaytonClaude Payton
Claude Payton was
57 in Tower of London
as 'Councilman'.
Thu, Mar 30 1882 –
Tue, Mar 01 1955
Portrait of Charles PeckCharles Peck
Charles Peck was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Page Boy'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Russ PowellRuss Powell
Russ Powell was
64 in Tower of London
as 'Sexton'.
Thu, Sep 16 1875 –
Tue, Nov 28 1950
Portrait of Francis PowersFrancis Powers
Francis Powers was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Priest'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Evelyn SelbieEvelyn Selbie
Evelyn Selbie was
68 in Tower of London
as 'Beggar Woman'.
Thu, Jul 06 1871 –
Thu, Dec 07 1950
Portrait of Venetia SevernVenetia Severn
Venetia Severn was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Princess'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Yvonne SevernYvonne Severn
Yvonne Severn was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Princess'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edgar SherrodEdgar Sherrod
Edgar Sherrod was
64 in Tower of London
as 'Priest'.
Sun, Mar 07 1875 –
Tue, Jun 06 1961
Portrait of Ivan F. SimpsonIvan F. Simpson
Ivan F. Simpson was
64 in Tower of London
as 'Anne's Protector'.
Thu, Feb 04 1875 –
Fri, Oct 12 1951
Portrait of Jack C. SmithJack C. Smith
Jack C. Smith was
55 in Tower of London
as 'Forrest'.
Mon, Oct 27 1884 –
Fri, Jan 14 1944
Portrait of Schuyler StandishSchuyler Standish
Schuyler Standish was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Page'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arthur StenningArthur Stenning
Arthur Stenning was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Soldier'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donald StuartDonald Stuart
Donald Stuart was
40 in Tower of London
as 'Torturer Bunch'.
Fri, Dec 02 1898 –
Tue, Feb 22 1944
Portrait of Denis TankardDenis Tankard
Denis Tankard was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Beggar'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cyril ThorntonCyril Thornton
Cyril Thornton was
34 in Tower of London
as 'Prisoner'.
Sun, Aug 06 1905 –
Thu, Feb 08 1990
Portrait of David ThursbyDavid Thursby
David Thursby was
50 in Tower of London
as 'Beggar'.
Thu, Feb 28 1889 –
Wed, Apr 20 1977
Portrait of Claire WhitneyClaire Whitney
Claire Whitney was
49 in Tower of London
as 'Civilian Woman'.
Mon, May 05 1890 –
Wed, Aug 27 1969
Portrait of Guy York Jr.Guy York Jr.
Guy York Jr. was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Soldier'.
Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Rowland V. LeeRowland V. Lee
Rowland V. Lee was
48 in Tower of London
as 'Director, Producer'
Sat, Sep 05 1891 –
Sun, Dec 21 1975
Portrait of George RobinsonGeorge Robinson
George Robinson was
49 in Tower of London
as 'Director of Photography'
Wed, Apr 02 1890 –
Sat, Aug 30 1958
Portrait of Fred FrankFred Frank
Fred Frank was
45 in Tower of London
as 'Assistant Director'
Sun, Sep 23 1894 –
Tue, Jan 27 1959
Portrait of Charles PrevinCharles Previn
Charles Previn was
51 in Tower of London
as 'Music Director'
Wed, Jan 11 1888 –
Fri, Sep 21 1973
Portrait of Robert N. LeeRobert N. Lee
Robert N. Lee was
49 in Tower of London
as 'Screenplay'
Mon, May 12 1890 –
Fri, Sep 18 1964
Portrait of Edward CurtissEdward Curtiss
Edward Curtiss was
41 in Tower of London
as 'Editor'
Thu, Jul 07 1898 –
Sat, Nov 07 1970
Portrait of Paul LandresPaul Landres
Paul Landres was
27 in Tower of London
as 'Assistant Editor'
Wed, Aug 21 1912 –
Wed, Dec 26 2001
Portrait of Ralph FreedRalph Freed
Ralph Freed was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Music'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hans J. SalterHans J. Salter
Hans J. Salter was
43 in Tower of London
as 'Music'
Tue, Jan 14 1896 –
Sat, Jul 23 1994
Portrait of Frank SkinnerFrank Skinner
Frank Skinner was
41 in Tower of London
as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator'
Fri, Dec 31 1897 –
Tue, Oct 08 1968
Portrait of Louis ForbesLouis Forbes
Louis Forbes was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Music Coordinator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ford BeebeFord Beebe
Ford Beebe was
50 in Tower of London
as 'Second Unit'
Mon, Nov 26 1888 –
Sun, Nov 26 1978
Portrait of Russell A. GausmanRussell A. Gausman
Russell A. Gausman was
47 in Tower of London
as 'Set Decoration'
Mon, Jul 04 1892 –
Mon, May 20 1963
Portrait of Fred CavensFred Cavens
Fred Cavens was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Technical Advisor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bernard B. BrownBernard B. Brown
Bernard B. Brown was
41 in Tower of London
as 'Sound Supervisor'
Sun, Jul 24 1898 –
Fri, Feb 20 1981
Portrait of Edward ColmanEdward Colman
Edward Colman was
34 in Tower of London
as 'Camera Operator'
Wed, Jan 25 1905 –
Tue, Jan 24 1995
Portrait of Otto LedererOtto Lederer
Otto Lederer was
53 in Tower of London
as 'Makeup Artist'
Sat, Apr 17 1886 –
Fri, Sep 03 1965
Portrait of Jack PierceJack Pierce
Jack Pierce was
50 in Tower of London
as 'Makeup Artist'
Sun, May 05 1889 –
Fri, Jul 19 1968
Portrait of Vera WestVera West
Vera West was
41 in Tower of London
as 'Costume Design'
Sat, Jun 25 1898 –
Sun, Jun 29 1947
Portrait of Richard H. RiedelRichard H. Riedel
Richard H. Riedel was
35 in Tower of London
as 'Art Department Assistant'
Tue, Apr 05 1904 –
Fri, Mar 18 1960
Portrait of Jack CosgroveJack Cosgrove
Jack Cosgrove was
37 in Tower of London
as 'Visual Effects'
Mon, Jun 09 1902 –
Wed, Mar 10 1965
Portrait of Jack OttersonJack Otterson
Jack Otterson was
34 in Tower of London
as 'Art Direction'
Fri, Aug 25 1905 –
Sun, Dec 22 1991
Portrait of William HedgcockWilliam Hedgcock
William Hedgcock was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Sound'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arthur GerstleArthur Gerstle
Arthur Gerstle was
33 in Tower of London
as 'Assistant Camera'
Sat, Oct 13 1906 –
Thu, Jun 10 1993
Portrait of Sam KaufmanSam Kaufman
Sam Kaufman was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Makeup Artist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Russell LawsonRussell Lawson
Russell Lawson was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Visual Effects'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Henry SchusterHenry Schuster
Henry Schuster was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Camera Technician'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George J. TeagueGeorge J. Teague
George J. Teague was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Camera Technician'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Major G.O.T. BagleyMajor G.O.T. Bagley
Major G.O.T. Bagley was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Technical Advisor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gerald GroveGerald Grove
Gerald Grove was
>> in Tower of London
as 'Technical Advisor'
Unknown Birthday