Where There's Life (1947)

The American son of an Eastern European monarch wounded in an assassination attempt becomes a target for a terrorist organization.

Director:

Sidney Lanfield

Writers:

Allen Boretz (screenplay), Melville Shavelson (screenplay),

Stars:

Bob Hope, Signe Hasso, William Bendix

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bob Hope	...	Michael Joseph Valentine
Signe Hasso	...	Gen. Katrina Grimovitch
William Bendix	...	Victor O'Brien
George Coulouris	...	Prime Minister Krivoc
Vera Marshe	...	Hazel O'Brien
George Zucco	...	Paul Stertorius
Dennis Hoey	...	Minister of War Grubitch
John Alexander	...	Mr. Herbert Jones
Victor Varconi	...	Finance Minister Zavitch
Joseph Vitale	...	Albert Miller
Harry von Zell	...	Joe Snyder
Anthony Caruso	...	John Fulda
Norma Varden	...	Mabel Jones
Harland Tucker	...	Mr. Alvin - Floorwalker
Roy Atwell	...	Salesman

Storyline

In a far off country, their king is critically wounded after an assassination attempt and the only heir is a timid New York radio personality, Bob Hope. After reluctantly traveling to his father's homeland, Bob is not happy with becoming the target of the same terrorist organization that attacked the king.

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Plot Keywords:

assassination | terrorist | prime minister | disc jockey | irish cop | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Thriller

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 November 1947 (USA)

Also Known As:

A vos ordres ma générale

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Bendix's line, "Wat a revoltin' development this is." is a reference to his popular radio show, 'The Life of Riley,' which had been on air since 1945.

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Quotes

Victor O'Brien: What a revoltin' development this is!

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Connections

References Blue Skies (1946)

User Reviews

Unusual, yet hilarious!

Here we find Bob Hope in a quite unusual role, as royalty! (He's been everything else, right?) A glamorous General Grimovich tries to convince Michael Valentine that he is the prince of Barovia and must ascend the throne temporarily until they hold their first democratic election. If he doesn't, an evil organization called the "Mordia" will take over the country. A rather involved plot for a Hope movie, but he still shines bright! Great performance by William Bendix in this one as well.