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The Prince and the Showgirl

The Prince and the Showgirl

SOME COUNTRIES HAVE A MEDAL FOR EVERYTHING

19576.41h 55m

Overview

An American showgirl becomes entangled in political intrigue when the Prince Regent of a foreign country attempts to seduce her.

Directed by Laurence Olivier
Written by Terence Rattigan
Produced by Laurence Olivier
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Top Cast

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

Elsie

Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

The Regent

Sybil Thorndike

Sybil Thorndike

The Queen Dowager

Richard Wattis

Richard Wattis

Northbrook

Jeremy Spenser

Jeremy Spenser

King Nicolas

David Horne

David Horne

The Foreign Office

Harold Goodwin

Harold Goodwin

Call Boy

Gladys Henson

Gladys Henson

Dresser

Jean Kent

Jean Kent

Maisie Springfield

Charles Victor

Charles Victor

Theatre Manager

Themes & Keywords

london, englandcoronationprincelovekingmonarch

About The Prince and the Showgirl

The Prince and the Showgirl is a comedy, romance film released in 1957 exploring themes of london, england, coronation, prince, love, king, monarch. Directed by Laurence Olivier, it stars Marilyn Monroe, Laurence Olivier, Sybil Thorndike. An American showgirl becomes entangled in political intrigue when the Prince Regent of a foreign country attempts to seduce her.

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