His Royal Slyness (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1920, His Royal Slyness is a comedy film directed by Hal Roach, running about 27 minutes. “Lloyd the Laughter King” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young adventurer trades places with a European prince and falls in love above his station.
Who’s in it. His Royal Slyness stars Harold Lloyd as The American Boy, Mildred Davis as Princess Florelle, Harry 'Snub' Pollard as Prince of Rochquefort and Gus Leonard as King Razzamatazz / Bolshevik orator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, His Royal Slyness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Royal Slyness page.
If you liked it. Fans of His Royal Slyness tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch His Royal Slyness (1920)?
- In US, His Royal Slyness is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is His Royal Slyness worth watching?
- His Royal Slyness holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in His Royal Slyness?
- His Royal Slyness stars Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Harry 'Snub' Pollard, Gus Leonard and Noah Young.
- When was His Royal Slyness released?
- His Royal Slyness was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 27 minutes.