Synopsis
Max Tracey is the head waiter at a London hotel. He falls in love at first sight with Sylvia Robertson, an aristocratic woman, and poses as a prince to win her love. In this venture, he is aided by Mr. Westlake, a Ruritanian monarch who owes him a favour. When Sylvia discovers Max's deception, she is appalled, but the situation is resolved when her father tells her that he was once a hotel dishwasher.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Ernest VajdaWriter
- Eliot Crawshay-WilliamsWriter
- Alexander KordaDirector
- Lajos BiróWriter
Cast
- Leslie HowardMax Tracey
- George GrossmithThe King (Mr. Westlake)
- Benita HumeCountess Ricardi
- Elizabeth AllanSylvia Robertson
- Morton SeltenMr. Robertson
- Ben FieldBreslmeyer
- Diana ChurchillMinor Role (uncredited)
- Gilbert DavisChef (uncredited)
- Annie EsmondDuchess (uncredited)
- Pearl HayMinor Role (uncredited)
- Martita HuntAline - Countess Ricardi's Maid (uncredited)
- Patrick LudlowMinor Role (uncredited)
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Themes
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