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Roger Moore's film debut: less Bond, more burgling crown jewels in tights.
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The King's Thief (1955)

sword-swinging soap operavelvet-and-daggershistorical cosplay

Overview

AdventureDramaRomance

An ex-soldier turned highwayman uncovers a plot to take control of England from King Charles II.

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Standout Aspects

Costume

Lavish Restoration-era finery on a clearly tight MGM budget.

Acting

David Niven's Duke of Brampton: aristocratic slime personified.

Practical Effects

Real Tower of London location shooting for crown jewel sequences.

Best for:Background: Perfect Sunday afternoon fluff while folding laundry.·Solo: When you want 1950s adventure without commitment.·Rewatch: Spot the Roger Moore before he became 007.
Heads up:Violence: 1950s bloodless swordfights, one hanging scene.
Robert Z. Leonard

Director

Robert Z. Leonard

ReleasedAug 5, 1955
Runtime1h 18m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Top Cast

Ann Blyth

Ann Blyth

Lady Mary

Edmund Purdom

Edmund Purdom

Michael Dermott

David Niven

David Niven

James - Duke of Brampton

George Sanders

George Sanders

King Charles II

Roger Moore

Roger Moore

Jack

John Dehner

John Dehner

Captain Herrick

Sean McClory

Sean McClory

Sheldon

Tudor Owen

Tudor Owen

Simon

Melville Cooper

Melville Cooper

Henry Wynch

Alan Mowbray

Alan Mowbray

Sir Gilbert Talbot

Rhys Williams

Rhys Williams

Turnkey

Joan Elan

Joan Elan

Charity Fell

Charles Davis

Charles Davis

Apothecary

Ian Wolfe

Ian Wolfe

Fell

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Trivia

Roger Moore's first credited film role—he'd later joke he learned to sword-fight here for his Bond audition.

Cultural

Released during MGM's financial spiral; this was part of their desperate 'prestige adventure' output to compete with television.

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Preview Clip | The King's Thief | Warner Archive

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