The Black Shield of Falworth
1954, English. Directed by Rudolph Maté.
A timeless story of Love, Honor and Glory.
In the days of King Henry IV, stalwart young Myles and his sister Meg have been raised as peasants, without any knowledge of who their father really was. But one day, they journey to Macworth Castle. There, Myles falls in love with Lady Anne Macworth, makes friends and enemies, and learns to be a knight.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Rudolph MatéDirector
- Tony CurtisMyles Falworth
- Janet LeighLady Anne of Mackworth
- David FarrarGilbert Blunt, Earl of Alban
- Barbara RushMeg Falworth
- Herbert MarshallWilliam, Earl of Mackworth
- Torin ThatcherSir James
- Dan O'HerlihyPrince Hal of Wales
- Patrick O'NealWalter Blunt
- Craig HillFrancis Gascoyne
- Ian KeithKing Henry IV
- Doris LloydDame Ellen, Lady-in-Waiting
- Rhys WilliamsDiccon Bowman
Details
- Released
- 2 September 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Oscar Brodney
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What The Black Shield of Falworth is based on
The Black Shield of Falworth is based on Men of Iron, a novel by Howard Pyle.
Novel
Men of Iron
By Howard Pyle
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The Black Shield of Falworth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Black Shield of Falworth?
If you liked The Black Shield of Falworth, try Ivanhoe, Knights of the Round Table, The Sword and the Rose.
Who directed The Black Shield of Falworth?
The Black Shield of Falworth (1954) was directed by Rudolph Maté and stars Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, David Farrar.
What is The Black Shield of Falworth based on?
The Black Shield of Falworth is based on Men of Iron, a novel by Howard Pyle.