Plot — What is The Yeomen of the Guard about?
Taking place in the Tower of London during the reign of King Henry VIII, this classic Gilbert & Sullivan operetta is one of their darkest and most sophisticated. Colonel Fairfax is wrongly accused of sorcery and sentenced to death within the hour. He hatches a plan to avoid letting his estate fall into the hands of his scheming cousin (incidentally, his accuser) by secretly marrying Elsie Maynard, a strolling singer. She agrees to be blindfolded during the ceremony and expects to be a wealthy widow upon Fairfax's imminent demise, leaving her free to marry her lover, the jester, Jack Point. However, Fairfax miraculously escapes his fate and chaos ensues.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1957 |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Romance, Music, TV Movie |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 79 min |
The Yeomen of the Guard — FAQ
Is The Yeomen of the Guard worth watching? Taking place in the Tower of London during the reign of King Henry VIII, this classic Gilbert & Sullivan operetta is one of their darkest and most sophisticated. Colonel Fairfax is wrongly accused of sorcery and sentence
Who directed The Yeomen of the Guard? Directed by George Schaefer.
Who is in the cast of The Yeomen of the Guard? It stars Alfred Drake, Celeste Holm, Bill Hayes, Barbara Cook, Henry Calvin, Muriel O'Malley and more.
Where can I stream The Yeomen of the Guard? Streaming availability for The Yeomen of the Guard is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Yeomen of the Guard release? It released in 1957.
