Penny Princess (1952)
Once upon a time...there was a salesgirl Ciderella who woke up one morning with a kingdom on her hands, a "king" in her arms...and a carload of schneeze(?)
A tiny European country which for years has survived financially only through evading its bills and smuggling is finally facing bankruptcy, when a rich American agrees to save the place by buying it. But before, the deal is closed, he dies. His nearest relative and heir turns out to be a young woman with high ethical and democratic standards, but no experience with money, or affairs of state, or Europe. A charming young English visitor helps her to muddle through. Comedy and romance follow.
Director: Val Guest
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: March 24, 1952
Cast
- Yolande Donlan - Lindy Smith
- Dirk Bogarde - Tony Craig
- A.E. Matthews - Selby
- Reginald Beckwith - Minister of Finance - Blacksmith
- Mary Clare - Maria
- Edwin Styles - Chancellor - Cobbler
- Kynaston Reeves - Burgomaster - Policeman
- Desmond Walter-Ellis - Alberto - Captain of the guard
- Peter Butterworth - Julien / Postman / Farmer
- Raf De La Torre - Italian Attache (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Philip Martell, Ronald Hanmer
Cinematography: Geoffrey Unsworth
Editing: Alfred Roome
Production: Conquest Productions, The Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
smuggling (contraband), bankruptcy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Penny Princess about?
- A tiny European country which for years has survived financially only through evading its bills and smuggling is finally facing bankruptcy, when a rich American agrees to save the place by buying it. But before, the deal is closed, he dies. His nearest relative and heir turns out to be a young woman with high ethical and democratic standards, but no experience with money, or affairs of state, or Europe. A charming young English visitor helps her to muddle through. Comedy and romance follow.
- Who directed Penny Princess?
- Penny Princess was directed by Val Guest.
- Who stars in Penny Princess?
- Penny Princess stars Yolande Donlan, Dirk Bogarde, A.E. Matthews, Reginald Beckwith, Mary Clare, Edwin Styles.
- How long is Penny Princess?
- Penny Princess has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Penny Princess?
- Penny Princess is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Penny Princess produced?
- Penny Princess was produced in United Kingdom.