Fit for a King (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1937, Fit for a King is a comedy film directed by Edward Sedgwick, running about 73 minutes. “"Fits" for the whole family” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Newspaper reporter "Scoops" is sent out on assignment, to investigate the failed assassination attempts on Archduke Julio. Trying to get the story, he runs into Jane Hamilton who is really Princess Helen. He doesn't realize that she is the story: a princess in exile, in danger of assassination; and, falling in love with "Scoops", while engaged to a prince.
Who’s in it. Fit for a King stars Joe E. Brown as Virgil Ambrose Jeremiah Christopher 'Scoop' Jones, Helen Mack as Jane Hamilton / Princess Helen, Paul Kelly as Briggs and Harry Davenport as Archduke Julio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Fit for a King has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fit for a King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fit for a King tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fit for a King (1937)?
- In US, Fit for a King is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fit for a King worth watching?
- Fit for a King holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fit for a King?
- Fit for a King stars Joe E. Brown, Helen Mack, Paul Kelly, Harry Davenport and Halliwell Hobbes.
- When was Fit for a King released?
- Fit for a King was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.