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When Knighthood Was in Flower

Based On the book by Charles Major

When Knighthood Was in Flower is a 1922 American silent historical film directed by Robert G. Vignola, based on the novel by Charles Major and play by Paul Kester. The film was produced by William Randolph Hearst (through his Cosmopolitan Productions) for Marion Davies and distributed by Paramount Pictures. This was William Powell's second film. The story was re-filmed by Walt Disney in 1953 as The Sword and the Rose, directed by Ken Annakin.

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Release date:
1922
Cast:
Manuela Gómez, William Powell, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Paul Panzer, Guy Coombs
Genre:
Drama, Silent
Country:
United States
Language:
English

Book vs Film

Cover of When Knighthood Was in Flower
The Book · 1898

When Knighthood Was in Flower

Charles Major

Poster for When Knighthood Was in Flower
The Film · 1922

When Knighthood Was in Flower

Robert G. Vignola

★ 6.6 / 10 1,168 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 24 years after publication.

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