Princess Charming, also known as Alexandra, is a 1934 British musical comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Evelyn Laye, Henry Wilcoxon, and Yvonne Arnaud. It was made at Islington Studios by Gainsborough Pictures.[1] The film's sets were designed by Ernő Metzner. It is part of the operetta film genre that was popular during the era.
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| Directed by | Maurice Elvey |
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| Produced by | Michael Balcon |
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| Cinematography | Mutz Greenbaum |
| Edited by | Derek N. Twist |
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| Distributed by | Gaumont British Distributors |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
A Ruritanian princess is betrothed to the king of a neighbouring country, but falls in love with the army officer sent to escort her there. Meanwhile, a revolution breaks out.
Cast
- Evelyn Laye as Princess Elaine
- Henry Wilcoxon as Captain André Launa
- Yvonne Arnaud as Countess Annette
- George Grossmith as King Christian of Aufland
- Max Miller as Walter Chuff aka Sam
- Ivor McLaren as Ernest
- Finlay Currie as Baron Seegman
- Ivor Barnard as Ivanoff
- Francis L. Sullivan as Alakiev
- Dino Galvani as Louis
- Gordon Begg as Sir John
- Eliot Makeham as The real Walter Chuff
- Cecil Parker as Mr. Thompson
- Percy Parsons as Royalist
- D. J. Williams as Philip
- Toni Edgar-Bruce
- Neal Arden
References
Bibliography
- Wood, Linda (1986). British Films, 1927–1939. London: British Film Institute. ISBN 978-0-85170-189-9.
