When Love Is King
Originally released in 1916. When Love Is King is a comedy/drama film. directed by Ben Turbett. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Tucker, Carroll McComas, and Bigelow Cooper
Synopsis
Felix, the King of Wallonia, has to marry Louise, Princess of the neighboring State of Trebizond. The old Prince, her father, craves the elixir of youth, and gets drunk so often that Trebizond is in bad shape. Thus, it is up to Felix to be King of both States. But Louise has a love affair with Stepan, the heir presumptive to his throne, and Felix flees to America in disguise. By a strange twist of circumstance he takes a job as butler in the home of J.P. Morton, multi-millionaire. There he meets Marcia, Morton's daughter, and the jig is up. He loves her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 9, 1916
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Tucker
as Felix, the King
Carroll McComas
as Marcia Morton
Bigelow Cooper
as J.P. Morton
Carlton S. King
as Stepan
Robert Brower
as The Prime Minister
Vivian Perry
as The Princess Louise
John Sturgeon
as The Prince of Trebizond
Harold Meltzer
as Baron Tarnow
T. Tamamoto
as Janzi
Charles Sutton
as The Ambassador
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Southern California Edison Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When Love Is King about?
Felix, the King of Wallonia, has to marry Louise, Princess of the neighboring State of Trebizond. The old Prince, her father, craves the elixir of youth, and gets drunk so often that Trebizond is i...
Who directed When Love Is King?
When Love Is King was directed by Ben Turbett.
How long is When Love Is King?
When Love Is King has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was When Love Is King released?
When Love Is King was released on February 9, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When Love Is King?
The main cast of When Love Is King includes Richard Tucker, Carroll McComas, Bigelow Cooper, Carlton S. King, Robert Brower.