The Prince and Betty (1919): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1919 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1919, The Prince and Betty is a komödie film directed by Robert Thornby, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Young American John Maude is forced to find a job when he falls in love with society girl Betty Keith. He accepts a sudden offer to go to Mervo, a tiny island country, where he is hired by Benjamin Scobell to pose as the lost prince of Mervo as an attraction to bolster the Mervo casino as a rival of Monte Carlo. Scobell also wants John to marry his stepdaughter, who turns out to be Betty. When Betty accuses John of being simply a shill for a gambling house, John closes the casino and tries to stage a revolution to make Mervo a republic.
Who’s in it. The Prince and Betty stars William Desmond as John Maude, William Desmond as John Maude, Mary Thurman as Betty Keith and Anita Kay as Mrs. Jack Wheldon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Prince and Betty sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prince and Betty page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prince and Betty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Prince and Betty (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Prince and Betty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Prince and Betty worth watching?
- The Prince and Betty holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Prince and Betty?
- The Prince and Betty stars William Desmond, William Desmond, Mary Thurman, Anita Kay and George Swann.
- When was The Prince and Betty released?
- The Prince and Betty was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.