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The Prince and the Pauper

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7.3/10 • 32

1962-03-111h 33m

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In the London of 1537, two boys resembling each other exactly meet accidentally and exchange "roles" for a short while. After many adventures, the prince regains his rightful identity and graciously makes his "twin" a ward of the court.

Directors
Don Chaffey
Writters
Jack Whittingham
Editors
Jack Whittingham, Peter Boita

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  1. Guy Williams

    Guy Williams

    Miles Hendon

  2. Laurence Naismith

    Laurence Naismith

    Earl of Hertford

  3. Donald Houston

    Donald Houston

    John Canty

  4. Sean Scully

    Sean Scully

    Prince Edward / Tom Canty

  5. Niall MacGinnis

    Niall MacGinnis

    Father Andrew

  6. Geoffrey Keen

    Geoffrey Keen

    Yokel

  7. Paul Rogers

    Paul Rogers

    Henry VIII

  8. Dorothy Alison

    Dorothy Alison

    Mrs. Canty

  9. Jane Asher

    Jane Asher

    Lady Jane Grey

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CinemaSerf

Nov 19, 2024

6/10

A fun adaptation of Mark Twain's ultimate doppelgänger story. Sean Scully is the beggar ("Tom Canty") who stumbles into the palace of Henry VIII (Paul Rogers) where he encounters a curious Prince of Wales - who might be his twin! The Prince is struggling to find attire for a rather tiresome fancy dress party and hits on the idea of swapping clothes with his new, scruffy, friend. The guards assume the prince is really the pauper and evict him from his grandeur to make his way in the squalid streets of "Offal Court"; where he meets "Miles Hendon" (Guy Williams) and sets about convincing him, and everyone else of his true identity. Meantime "Tom" is having as equally an hard time convincing all the folks in the palace that he isn't actually the Prince - and when Henry VII dies - the King too. It's an enjoyable, colourful historical adventure with some swash and buckle; good attention to the detail of Tudor Court and costumes and the likes of Jane Asher, Donald Houston and Laurence Naismith all support the young Scully well.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
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