The Princess Comes Across (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1936, The Princess Comes Across is a comedy, thriller, mystery and romance film directed by William K. Howard, running about 76 minutes. “Those rollicking STARS of "HANDS ACROSS THE TABLE"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Swedish princess boards an ocean liner in Europe en route to an acting career in America and finds herself getting inconveniently attached to a bandleader returning home. To complicate matters, a blackmailer on board apparently knows she is not who she claims to be - and he has his sights set on other passengers with secrets of their own. In the meantime an escaped killer has stowed away under someone else's identity, and is killing again to cover his tracks; five international police detectives on board are heading the investigation to find him. When evidence points to the princess and bandleader, they must find the killer themselves - before he finds them.
Who’s in it. The Princess Comes Across stars Carole Lombard as Princess Olga / Wanda Nash, Fred MacMurray as King Mantell, Douglass Dumbrille as Lorel and Alison Skipworth as Lady Gertrude, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Princess Comes Across 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 Princess Comes Across page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Princess Comes Across tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Princess Comes Across (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Princess Comes Across change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Princess Comes Across worth watching?
- The Princess Comes Across holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Princess Comes Across?
- The Princess Comes Across stars Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, Douglass Dumbrille, Alison Skipworth and George Barbier.
- When was The Princess Comes Across released?
- The Princess Comes Across was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.