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The Prisoner of Swing (1938)

1938-06-11 · 22m · EN
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Musical satire based on Anthony Hope's Ruritanian novel "The Prisoner of Zenda" in which a commoner takes the place of a lookalike king.

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Cyrus WoodWriterRoy MackDirectorEddie FormanWriter

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Hal Le RoyHal Le RoyRudolph, King of Sulvania / Mr. RazzenstillEddie Foy Jr.Eddie Foy Jr.DantsauJune AllysonJune AllysonPrincessPercy HeltonPercy HeltonMessengerAl FieldsAl FieldsColonelAl FieldsAl FieldsColonelRuth DrydenRuth DrydenAntoinetteBruce EvansBruce Evans

Keywords

SatireKingSwing music

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · MusicTheme affinitySatire · King · Swing MusicDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference482514Actor preference294639 · 340064 · 141588

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What is The Prisoner of Swing about?

Musical satire based on Anthony Hope's Ruritanian novel "The Prisoner of Zenda" in which a commoner takes the place of a lookalike king.

How long is The Prisoner of Swing?

The Prisoner of Swing has a runtime of 22 minutes.