Cardinal Wolsey
Originally released in 1912. Cardinal Wolsey is a drama film. directed by J. Stuart Blackton. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hal Reid, Julia Swayne Gordon, and Clara Kimball Young
Synopsis
King Henry VIII smitten with Anne Boleyn wishes to displace his estimable Queen Catherine for her. He appeals to Cardinal Wolsey to set aside the tenets of the Church and consent to his divorce from the Queen. The cardinal absolutely refuses to do anything so inimical to his office, as representative of the Holy See. Angered King Henry induces the Archbishop of Canterbury to call a special council through which he divorces himself from Queen Catherine. In punishment for his refusal to accede to the king's wishes, the cardinal is exiled to Leicester Abbey where he dies three days afterward, conscious that he had sustained the sacredness of his office, a martyr to his faith and of service to his king.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1912
114 years ago
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Hal Reid
as Cardinal Wolsey
Julia Swayne Gordon
as Catherine of Aragon
Clara Kimball Young
as Anne Boleyn
Tefft Johnson
as King Henry VIII
Robert Gaillard
as Gardiner, later Bishop of Winchester
Logan Paul
as Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury
George Ober
as Bishop of Essex
Hal Wilson
as King's friend (as Harold Wilson)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vitagraph Company of America
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardinal Wolsey about?
King Henry VIII smitten with Anne Boleyn wishes to displace his estimable Queen Catherine for her. He appeals to Cardinal Wolsey to set aside the tenets of the Church and consent to his divorce fro...
Who directed Cardinal Wolsey?
Cardinal Wolsey was directed by J. Stuart Blackton.
How long is Cardinal Wolsey?
Cardinal Wolsey has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was Cardinal Wolsey released?
Cardinal Wolsey was released on January 2, 1912 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cardinal Wolsey?
The main cast of Cardinal Wolsey includes Hal Reid, Julia Swayne Gordon, Clara Kimball Young, Tefft Johnson, Robert Gaillard.