The Emperor's New Clothes (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1919, The Emperor's New Clothes is a family film directed by Yuri Zhelyabuzhsky.
What it’s about. Based on the fairy tale of the same name by Hans-Christian Andersen. Two fraudulent apprentices undertook to make a new dress for the king, which had a magical property - only a clever man, who rightfully occupied his post, could see it. The king and his cronies, afraid of being accused of ignorance, did not dare to admit that they could not see anything.
Who’s in it. The Emperor's New Clothes stars Anatoli Nelidov as The emperor, Vladimir Ryabtsev as Chief tailor, Dmitry Gundurov as The emperor's confidant and Vitaliy Lazarenko as The boy.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Emperor's New Clothes has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Emperor's New Clothes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Emperor's New Clothes tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Emperor's New Clothes (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Emperor's New Clothes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Emperor's New Clothes worth watching?
- The Emperor's New Clothes holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Emperor's New Clothes?
- The Emperor's New Clothes stars Anatoli Nelidov, Vladimir Ryabtsev, Dmitry Gundurov and Vitaliy Lazarenko.
- When was The Emperor's New Clothes released?
- The Emperor's New Clothes was released in 1919.