Mary of Scotland (1936) | |
| Director(s) | John Ford, Leslie Goodwins (uncredited) |
| Producer(s) | Pandro S. Berman |
| Top Genres | Biographical, Drama, Historical, Romance |
| Top Topics | Period Piece |
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Mary of Scotland (1936) was a Black-and-white - Drama Film directed by John Ford and Leslie Goodwins and produced by Pandro S. Berman.
SYNOPSIS
Hepburn plays Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland who refuses to renounce her claim to the throne of England, supported by March as Bothwell, her adviser and lover. One of director Ford's few costume dramas (based on a play by Maxwell Anderson), this concentrates on a complicated intrigue and deceit rather than on the romantic melodrama. While the story is familiar and has been told a number of times, Ford's direction, shadowy cinematography, and impressive art direction all make this memorable. Hepburn, by the way, is descended from the Bothwell family. Mary was later played by Vanessa Redgrave and Kathy Burke, among others.
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By Aurora on Jan 3, 2014 From How Sweet It WasGreetings from Hollywood, Ladies And Gentleman…… Lux Radio Theater presents… “Mary Of Scotland” Starring: Joan Crawford, Franchot Tone and Judith Anderson Original Air Date: May 10, 1937 Episode Number: 132 This is fantastic! ?Enjoy. Related... Read full article
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By Beatrice on Sep 4, 2013 From Flickers in TimeMary of Scotland Directed by John Ford and Leslie Godwins (uncredited) Written by Dudley Nichols from the play by Maxwell Anderson 1936/USA RKO Radio Pictures First viewing For some reason I just couldn’t get into this film despite its fine production values. Katharine Hepburn plays Mary, he... Read full article
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Quotes from
Bothwell: [to Mary] You're the Queen of Scotland, and you've let the woman in you take your senses!
Bothwell: Someday you'll meet a man who won't take no for an answer.
Mary Beaton: And...?
Bothwell: And I'll be the godfather.
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Facts about
Both Ginger Rogers and Bette Davis were interested in playing Elizabeth. Director John Ford wanted Tallulah Bankhead for the part, but Florence Eldridge. Fredric March's real-life wife, won the part
According to Hepburn biographer Alvin H. Marill, the actress turned down an offer from Max Reinhardt to play Viola in "Twelfth Night" at the Hollywood Bowl in order to meet her obligation for "Mary of Scotland".
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