Lady Godiva of Coventry (1955)
An 11th-century noblewoman opens her Saxon husband's eyes by riding bareback through town.
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Lady Godiva -
Lord Leofric -
Grimald -
Harold -
Lord Godwin -
King Edward -
Count Eustace -
Bejac -
Innkeeper -
Humbert -
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Pendar -
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Abbess -
Oswin
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Director:
Arthur LubinWriters:
Oscar Brodney (screenplay), Oscar Brodney (story), Harry Ruskin (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Alec Harford (Tom the Tailor (the original "Peeping Tom" of legend)) died several months before the release of this movie.
Quotes
Count Eustace:
In olden days, the Saxons drove a faithles wife through the streets unclothed to prove her shame. Let it be so with Godiva. The people will behave as they did in the past. A holiday will be declared, with drinking and dancing. At the end of her ride...
Crazy Credits
The opening credits appear on the background of a medieval style picture of a nun leading the horse ridden by the naked Godiva, covered only by her long hair, through town.
Alternate Versions
When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'U' rating. All cuts were waived in 2006 when the film was granted a 'PG' certificate for home video.
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Drama | HistoryDetails
Release Date:
28 December 1955Language
English, French
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USAContribute to this page
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