The Prince and the Showgirl
Seen it?1957 | 115 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
An American showgirl becomes entangled in political intrigue when the Prince Regent of a foreign country attempts to seduce her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 5 BAFTAs.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 64K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Laurence Olivier
- Marilyn MonroeElsie
- Laurence OlivierThe Regent
- Sybil ThorndikeThe Queen Dowager
- Richard WattisNorthbrook
- Jeremy SpenserKing Nicolas
- David HorneThe Foreign Office
- Harold GoodwinCall Boy
- Gladys HensonDresser
- Jean KentMaisie Springfield
- Charles VictorTheatre Manager