A Prince of a King | |
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Directed by | Albert Austin |
Written by | Douglas Z. Doty |
Based on | John of the Woods by Alice Farwell Brown |
Starring | Dean Riesner Virginia Pearson Eric Mayne |
Cinematography | Harris Thorpe |
Edited by | Doane Harrison |
Production company | Z.A. Stegmuller Productions |
Distributed by | Selznick Pictures |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
Country | United States |
Languages | Silent English intertitles |
A Prince of a King is a 1923 American silent historical adventure film directed by Albert Austin and starring Dean Riesner, Virginia Pearson and Eric Mayne.[1]
In a kingdom in fifteenth century Italy, Duke Roberto overthrows the king and abandons his heir Gigi in the wilderness to die. However he is discovered by a troupe of Gypsy acrobats and emerges as their star performer. Back in the capital he is recognised by the former king's physician leading to the downfall of Roberto.