The Prince and the Pauper (1937)

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The Prince and the Pauper (1937) poster

Two boys – the prince Edward and the pauper Tom – are born on the same day. Years later, when young teenage Tom sneaks into the palace garden, he meets the prince. They change clothes with one another before the guards discover them and throw out the prince thinking he's the urchin. No one believes them when they try to tell the truth about which is which. Soon after, the old king dies and the prince will inherit the throne.

Director: William Keighley
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 118 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Cinematography: Sol Polito
Editing: Ralph Dawson
Production: First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: Español, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

based on novel or book, slum, prince, guard, deception, tudor, impersonation, doppelgänger, henry viii, 16th century, british monarchy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Prince and the Pauper about?
Two boys – the prince Edward and the pauper Tom – are born on the same day. Years later, when young teenage Tom sneaks into the palace garden, he meets the prince. They change clothes with one another before the guards discover them and throw out the prince thinking he's the urchin. No one believes them when they try to tell the truth about which is which. Soon after, the old king dies and the prince will inherit the throne.
Who directed The Prince and the Pauper?
The Prince and the Pauper was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in The Prince and the Pauper?
The Prince and the Pauper stars Errol Flynn, Claude Rains, Henry Stephenson, Barton MacLane, Billy Mauch, Robert J. Mauch.
How long is The Prince and the Pauper?
The Prince and the Pauper has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is The Prince and the Pauper?
The Prince and the Pauper is a Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy film.
Where was The Prince and the Pauper produced?
The Prince and the Pauper was produced in United States of America.