Penny Princess
"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(?)"
Originally released in 1952. Penny Princess is a comedy/romance film. directed by Val Guest.
Starring Yolande Donlan, Dirk Bogarde, and A.E. Matthews
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 24, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Yolande Donlan
as Lindy Smith
Dirk Bogarde
as Tony Craig
A.E. Matthews
as Selby
Reginald Beckwith
as Minister of Finance - Blacksmith
Mary Clare
as Maria
Edwin Styles
as Chancellor - Cobbler
Kynaston Reeves
as Burgomaster - Policeman
Desmond Walter-Ellis
as Alberto - Captain of the guard
Peter Butterworth
as Julien / Postman / Farmer
Raf De La Torre
as Italian Attache (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Conquest Productions
- The Rank Organisation
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 i...
Who directed Penny Princess?
Penny Princess was directed by Val Guest.
How long is Penny Princess?
Penny Princess has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Penny Princess released?
Penny Princess was released on March 24, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Penny Princess?
The main cast of Penny Princess includes Yolande Donlan, Dirk Bogarde, A.E. Matthews, Reginald Beckwith, Mary Clare.