The King (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1930, The King is a comedy film directed by James W. Horne, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. The king is a juvenile dolt who tries the patience of the shrewish queen. While she's in the throne room awaiting him, he's outside playing with guns, drilling his soldiers, and dallying with the wife of a new minister. The queen catches him kissing her, her husband figures out that something fishy is going on, and the king tries his best to proceed with his plans for a night out. The queen contrives to keep him cuffed in the bedroom: king, queen, minister, and coquette end up in a game of musical beds. Will his royal highness get his night out?
Who’s in it. The King stars Harry Langdon as The King, Thelma Todd as The Queen, Dorothy Granger as Lady in Waiting (uncredited) and Charles McAvoy as Guard (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The King 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 The King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The King worth watching?
- The King holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The King?
- The King stars Harry Langdon, Thelma Todd, Dorothy Granger, Charles McAvoy and Brad Michigan.
- When was The King released?
- The King was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.