Tower of London
- Year: 1939
- Country of origin: USA
- Genre: Drama, History
- Director: Rowland V. Lee
- Length: 92 min
They hacked a bloody path to the throne!
Film Synopsis
Tower of London (1939) follows Richard III’s calculated ascent to power through betrayal, political manipulation, and calculated murder during England’s Wars of the Roses. As trusted allies become expendable, family loyalties fracture, and resistance gathers against his growing tyranny, his relentless pursuit of the crown exacts an increasingly devastating toll. Blending historical drama with Gothic horror, the film examines ambition, cruelty, and the corrupting influence of absolute power through a dark interpretation of one of England’s most notorious rulers.
Tower of London Blu-ray & DVD Editions
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| Disc Extras | Scream Factory BD-A/US 2019 | Umbrella BD-ALL/AU/OOP 2026 | Universal DVD-R-0/US 2013 | Universal DVD-1/US/OOP 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Dr. Steve Haberman | ||||
| Stills Gallery |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Scream Factory’s Blu-ray is included in the “Universal Horror Collection, Volume 3” box set with The Black Cat (1941), Horror Island (1941) and Man Made Monster (1941). It contains a 12-page illustrated booklet.
- Umbrella’s Blu-ray contains no extras. It is included in the “Universal Horror: Monsters & Curiosities” box set. It contains a 100-page booklet and ten art cards.
- Universal’s “Vault Series” DVD-R contains no extras.
- Universal’s DVD contains no extras. It is included in “The Boris Karloff Collection” box set with Night Key (1937), The Climax (1944), The Strange Door (1951) and The Black Castle (1952).
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Collector’s Guide
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| Editions | |
|---|---|
| Extras | Audio Commentary by Dr. Steve Haberman Scream Factory BD |
| Stills Gallery Scream Factory BD |