The trio eventually escapes the Mongol camp to begin a grueling journey back to the West. Upon returning to England, Walter is finally pardoned by King Edward I, who recognizes his service and the knowledge he has brought back from the East. Walter is restored to his rightful status, bringing with him the "Black Rose," Maryam, to live in the land she had long dreamed of. Production & Cast Highlights
Bayan is impressed by Tristram’s skill with the English longbow and Walter’s scholarly knowledge. The two Englishmen enter Bayan's service, finding themselves at the center of the Mongol war machine. While Walter is fascinated by the advanced culture and military tactics of the Mongols, the honest Tristram is increasingly appalled by Bayan's brutal methods. The Legend of the Black Rose The Black Rose(1950)
With the help of a local merchant, Maryam escapes the harem and disguises herself as a servant boy to stay near Walter, whom she believes is the man destined to take her home. Though Walter initially views her as a nuisance, she eventually wins his heart as they navigate the perils of the Gobi Desert. Final Return The trio eventually escapes the Mongol camp to
The caravan also carries a tribute of women intended for the Khan. Among them is Maryam, the daughter of a captured English Crusader and a Syrian woman. Known as "The Black Rose" for her exotic beauty, she has spent her life in captivity and dreams of reaching England. Production & Cast Highlights Bayan is impressed by
Walter and Tristram travel to the Holy Land, eventually joining a massive merchant caravan bound for the court of Kublai Khan in Cathay (China). The caravan is protected by the fearsome Mongol General Bayan of the Hundred Eyes, a brilliant and ruthless strategist who is preparing to invade the region.