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The Prince and the Showgirl

  • 19571957
  • PGPG
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
8.3K
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The Prince and the Showgirl (1957)
Trailer for this royal romantic comedy
Play trailer2:21
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  • Comedy
  • Romance
An American showgirl becomes entangled in political intrigue when the Prince Regent of a foreign country attempts to seduce her.An American showgirl becomes entangled in political intrigue when the Prince Regent of a foreign country attempts to seduce her.An American showgirl becomes entangled in political intrigue when the Prince Regent of a foreign country attempts to seduce her.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
8.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Laurence Olivier
  • Writer
    • Terence Rattigan(by)
  • Stars
    • Marilyn Monroe
    • Laurence Olivier
    • Richard Wattis
Top credits
  • Director
    • Laurence Olivier
  • Writer
    • Terence Rattigan(by)
  • Stars
    • Marilyn Monroe
    • Laurence Olivier
    • Richard Wattis
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 64User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 5 BAFTA Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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    The Prince and the Showgirl
    Trailer 2:21
    The Prince and the Showgirl

    Photos53

    Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier in The Prince and the Showgirl (1957)
    "The Prince and the Showgirl" 1957 Warner
    "The Prince and the Showgirl" 1957 Warner
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    "The Prince and the Showgirl' M. Monroe 1957 Warner
    "The Prince and the Showgirl" M. Monroe & Laurence Olivier 1957 Warner
    "The Prince and the Showgirl" M. Monroe, Laurence Olivier & Jeremy Spenser 1957 Warner
    "The Prince and the Showgirl" M. Monroe and Laurence Olivier 1957 Warner
    "The Prince and the Showgirl" 1957 Warner
    "The Prince And The Showgirl" 1957
    "The Prince & The Showgirl" 1957 Warner
    "The Prince & The Showgirl" 1957

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    Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe
    • Elsie
    Laurence Olivier
    Laurence Olivier
    • The Regent
    Richard Wattis
    Richard Wattis
    • Northbrook
    David Horne
    David Horne
    • The Foreign Office
    Jeremy Spenser
    Jeremy Spenser
    • King Nicolas
    Sybil Thorndike
    Sybil Thorndike
    • The Queen Dowager
    Harold Goodwin
    Harold Goodwin
    • Call Boy
    Gladys Henson
    • Dresser
    Jean Kent
    Jean Kent
    • Maisie Springfield
    Charles Victor
    Charles Victor
    • Theatre Manager
    Daphne Anderson
    Daphne Anderson
    • Fanny
    Vera Day
    Vera Day
    • Betty
    Gillian Owen
    • Maggie
    Esmond Knight
    Esmond Knight
    • Hoffman
    Paul Hardwick
    Paul Hardwick
    • Major Domo
    Rosamund Greenwood
    • Maud
    Andreas Malandrinos
    • Valet with Violin
    • (as Andrea Melandrinos)
    Margot Lister
    • Lottie
    • Director
      • Laurence Olivier
    • Writer
      • Terence Rattigan(by) (screenplay) (play "The Sleeping Prince")
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Marilyn Monroe got one-up on Sir Laurence Olivier when she discovered that someone in the crew, she suspected it was Olivier, was running a book on how many takes she would need for a fairly tricky scene. She went home and studied hard, so that on the day of shooting, she was more than prepared. She delivered the line and then left the room, closing the door behind her as directed. However, within a few seconds the door flew open again and Monroe stuck her head through the gap. "Pretty good, huh?" she exclaimed, before shutting the door for a final time. This line was not in the script and was an obvious dig at those who doubted her ability to do the scene. However, it fitted in so well that it wasn't re-shot, and can now be seen in the final cut.
    • Goofs
      Northbrook refers to the Foxtrot, a dance that didn't premiere until 1914, three years later.
    • Quotes

      Elsie Marina: [having learned the details of the Regent's "party"] You know, there's a word for what you are and it's not Deputy Head of the Far Eastern Department.

    • Connections
      Featured in ABC Stage 67: The Legend of Marilyn Monroe (1966)
    • Soundtracks
      The Duke of York
      (uncredited)
      Traditional
      Arranged by Cecil H. Jaeger

    User reviews64

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Marilyn Monroe outshines Laurence Olivier
    Grand Duke Charles (Laurence Olivier) is the prince-regent of Carpathia, a fictional Balkan country which could be the cause of a worldwide war. He's in London with his pro-German minor son and the Dowager Queen to attend the coronation of King George V in 1911. British foreign officer Northbrook (Richard Wattis) is tasked with getting him whatever he wants. The Prince is completely taken by the actress Elsie Marina (Marilyn Monroe) at the Coconut Girl Club. Northbrook brings her to a supper for two.

    Laurence Olivier is very stiff which is his character. He's a tiresome old geezer. He is utterly overshadowed by Marilyn Monroe in every scene. This is a very unlikeable romance. The two characters and actors have no chemistry whatsoever. When it comes, the romance feels forced and uncomfortable. Monroe is great when she's drunk acting. She's magical and the screen loves her. The difference between the two can't be any greater. She is fun and hilarious. The movie grinds down whenever she's not on the screen.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 13, 1957 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • French
    • Also known as
      • The Sleeping Prince
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Marilyn Monroe Production I
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,300,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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