A King in New York (1957)
The King of Comedians!
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: September 12, 1957
Cast
- Charlie Chaplin - King Shahdov
- Maxine Audley - Queen Irene
- Jerry Desmonde - Prime Minister Voudel
- Oliver Johnston - Ambassador Jaume
- Dawn Addams - Ann Kay - TV Specialist
- Sidney James - Johnson - TV Advertiser
- Joan Ingram - Mona Cromwell - Hostess
- Michael Chaplin - Rupert Macabee
- John McLaren - Macabee Senior
- Phil Brown - Headmaster
Screenplay
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.