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(?)
1952 · 1h 31m · Approved
Comedy, Romance
Directed by
Val Guest
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Val Guest Director
- Yolande Donlan as Lindy Smith
- Dirk Bogarde as Tony Craig
- A. E. Matthews as Selby
- 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
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