Her Highness and the Bellboy (1945): cast, story & where to watch

1945 · Film · ★ 6.4

Her Highness and the Bellboy poster

Released in 1945, Her Highness and the Bellboy is a comedy and romance film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 112 minutes. “A Royal Command to Love!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In a fictional European country, a beautiful princess meets a handsome American reporter and falls in love with him. On a trip to New York, she hopes to find him again. While staying at one of the city's finest hotels she meets a kind-hearted bellhop who mistakes her for a maid. She invites him to be her escort, not realizing that he believes he has fallen in love with her. Every nice thing the princess does encourages him to believe that she feels the same way he does.

Who’s in it. Her Highness and the Bellboy stars Hedy Lamarr as Princess Veronica, Robert Walker as Jimmy Dobson, June Allyson as Leslie Odell and Rags Ragland as Albert Weever, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Her Highness and the Bellboy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Her Highness and the Bellboy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Her Highness and the Bellboy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Her Highness and the Bellboy (1945)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Her Highness and the Bellboy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Her Highness and the Bellboy worth watching?
Her Highness and the Bellboy holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Her Highness and the Bellboy?
Her Highness and the Bellboy stars Hedy Lamarr, Robert Walker, June Allyson, Rags Ragland and John George.
When was Her Highness and the Bellboy released?
Her Highness and the Bellboy was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.