Love in Exile (1936)
When a king suddenly abdicates, his subjects are lead to believe that it is for the love of a foreigner in this romance. In reality, he is stepping down so avaricious businessmen can crown their own man king. The deposed monarch spends his exile on the Riviera, while the woman, filled with guilt because he stepped down for her, lives in Holland. Interestingly enough, Edward VIII the King of England abdicated for the love of American woman Wallis Simpson a few weeks after this British film was released.
Director: Alfred L. Werker
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: December 9, 1936
Cast
- Helen Vinson - Countess Xandra St. Aurion
- Clive Brook - King Regis VI
- Mary Carlisle - Emily Stewart
- Ronald Squire - Paul
- Cecil Ramage - John Weston
- Will Fyffe - Doc Tate
- Tamara Desni - Tanya
- Edmund Breon - Baron Zarroy
- Henry Oscar - Dictator
- Barbara Everest - Ana
Screenplay
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book
More Films by Director: Alfred L. Werker
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Love in Exile about?
- When a king suddenly abdicates, his subjects are lead to believe that it is for the love of a foreigner in this romance. In reality, he is stepping down so avaricious businessmen can crown their own man king. The deposed monarch spends his exile on the Riviera, while the woman, filled with guilt because he stepped down for her, lives in Holland. Interestingly enough, Edward VIII the King of England abdicated for the love of American woman Wallis Simpson a few weeks after this British film was released.
- Who directed Love in Exile?
- Love in Exile was directed by Alfred L. Werker.
- Who stars in Love in Exile?
- Love in Exile stars Helen Vinson, Clive Brook, Mary Carlisle, Ronald Squire, Cecil Ramage, Will Fyffe.
- How long is Love in Exile?
- Love in Exile has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Love in Exile?
- Love in Exile is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Love in Exile produced?
- Love in Exile was produced in United Kingdom.