The Dancing Princesses (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, The Dancing Princesses is a notable film directed by Jon Scoffield, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. A made-for-TV retelling of the story "The Twelve Dancing Princesses", directed by Ben Rea, featuring Jim Dale as the Soldier, Freddie Jones as the destitute King, and Gloria Grahame as the Witch. Significant changes were made to the story, including reducing the number of princesses to six, and the soldier ultimately declining to marry any of the princesses due to their deceitful nature.
Who’s in it. The Dancing Princesses stars Jim Dale as The Soldier, Gloria Grahame as The Witch, Freddie Jones as The King and Peter Butterworth as The Chamberlain, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dancing Princesses page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dancing Princesses (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dancing Princesses change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Dancing Princesses?
- The Dancing Princesses stars Jim Dale, Gloria Grahame, Freddie Jones, Peter Butterworth and Veronica Doran.
- When was The Dancing Princesses released?
- The Dancing Princesses was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.