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title: "Mary of Scotland"
year: 1936
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mary-of-scotland-1936"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 43875
imdb_id: "tt0027948"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 123
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 43
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Mary of Scotland (1936) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mary-of-scotland-1936

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Mary of Scotland.
Year: 1936.
Release Date (US): 07/28/1936.
Genres: Drama, History, and Romance.
Runtime: 2h 3m.
Rating: NR.
Plot: The recently widowed Mary Stuart returns to Scotland to reclaim her throne but is opposed by her half-brother and her own Scottish lords.
Other info: History called her "The Temptress".
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        Mary of Scotland is a 1936 film. It is categorized as a drama, history, and romance. The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes. It was released in the United States on July 28, 1936. The film's rating is NR. The story follows Mary Stuart, who is recently widowed. She returns

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV | Mometu | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Ford
- **Networks / Studios**: RKO Radio Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Katharine Hepburn** as *Mary Stuart*
- **Florence Eldridge** as *Elizabeth Tudor*
- **Fredric March** as *Bothwell*
- **Douglas Walton** as *Darnley*
- **John Carradine** as *Rizzio*
- **Robert Barrat** as *Morton*
- **Gavin Muir** as *Leicester*
- **Ian Keith** as *Moray*
- **Moroni Olsen** as *John Knox*
- **William Stack** as *Ruthven*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Mary of Scotland online?
Mary of Scotland is currently available to watch or stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Mary of Scotland worth watching?
Mary of Scotland holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 43 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Mary of Scotland and when was it released?
Mary of Scotland is a feature film with a runtime of 123 minutes. It was released in 1936. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Mary of Scotland?
Mary of Scotland was directed by John Ford.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mary of Scotland — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43875)
- [Mary of Scotland (1936) - Photos, Cast & Movie Stills](https://www.virtual-history.com/movie/film/921/mary-of-scotland)

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