A King in New York (1957)

The King of Comedians!

A King in New York (1957) poster

A recently-deposed "Estrovian" monarch seeks shelter in New York City, where he becomes an accidental television celebrity. Later, he's wrongly accused of being a Communist and gets caught up in subsequent HUAC hearings.

Director: Charlie Chaplin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Charlie Chaplin, Eric James, Dave Shand
Cinematography: Georges Périnal
Editing: John Seabourne Sr.
Production: Charles Chaplin Productions
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony

Keywords

revolution, satire, salesman, black and white, king

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A King in New York about?
A recently-deposed "Estrovian" monarch seeks shelter in New York City, where he becomes an accidental television celebrity. Later, he's wrongly accused of being a Communist and gets caught up in subsequent HUAC hearings.
Who directed A King in New York?
A King in New York was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in A King in New York?
A King in New York stars Charlie Chaplin, Maxine Audley, Jerry Desmonde, Oliver Johnston, Dawn Addams, Sidney James.
How long is A King in New York?
A King in New York has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is A King in New York?
A King in New York is a Comedy film.
Where was A King in New York produced?
A King in New York was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of A King in New York?
The themes of A King in New York include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.