The Last King of Wales

From the collection of

Archif Sgrin a Sain Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library of Wales Screen and Sound Archive
Established in 2001, the National Library of Wales Screen and Sound Archive holds an unrivalled collection of films, TV and radio broadcasts, video tapes and sound recordings relating to Wales and the Welsh, from 1898 to the present day. The collection spans multiples formats and genres, both professional and amateur.

The Last King of Wales


History as romance: Impulsive Celt King Llewellyn (more accurately, Prince Llywelyn) is all heart and played by Charles Ashton togged out in Viking helmet and garments that suggest a Scottish clansman crossed with a Roman centurion. He is over-come by the lithe and sensible Anglo-Saxon Edward I (Reginald Fox), who is ruled by his head. The teddy-bearish Llewellyn is brought to heel when his beloved is taken prisoner during the Welsh prince v English king conflict.


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