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Princess Charming (film)

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Princess Charming
Directed byMaurice Elvey
Written by
Produced byMichael Balcon
Starring
CinematographyMutz Greenbaum
Edited byDerek N. Twist
Music by
Production
company
Distributed byGaumont British Distributors
Release date
  • 25 April 1934 (1934-04-25)
Running time
78 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Princess Charming, also known as Alexandra, is a 1934 British musical comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Evelyn Laye, Henry Wilcoxon, and Yvonne Arnaud. It was made at Islington Studios by Gainsborough Pictures.[1] The film's sets were designed by Ernő Metzner. It is part of the operetta film genre that was popular during the era.

Plot

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A Ruritanian princess is betrothed to the king of a neighbouring country, but falls in love with the army officer sent to escort her there. Meanwhile, a revolution breaks out.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Wood, p. 79.

Bibliography

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  • Wood, Linda (1986). British Films, 1927–1939. London: British Film Institute. ISBN 978-0-85170-189-9.
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