The read
It runs a compact 1h 9m.
Synopsis
An American ambassador arrives in a small country that is being convulsed by political intrigue and civil unrest. He befriends the young boy who is to be the country's king, to ensure that the boy is prepared to take on the role and also to see that he lives long enough to assume the crown.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Sam TaylorDirector
- Guy BoltonScreenplay
Cast
- Will RogersBill Harper
- Marguerite ChurchillQueen Vanya
- Greta NissenCountess Ilka
- Tad AlexanderKing Paul
- Ray MillandKing Lothar
- Gustav von SeyffertitzPrince de Polikoff
- Arnold KorffThe General
- Ferdinand MunierSenator Pillsbury
- Edwin MaxwellMonte
- Frank AtkinsonAmerican Embassy Valet
- Herbert BunstonBritish Ambassador
- Georgia CaineMonte's Wife
Stills
Themes
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