By combining the light comic skills of Monroe and the grand acting ability of Olivier, THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL manages to succeed not only as pleasant entertainment but also as a wonderful mixture of two very different screen personalities. It's 1911 in London, and Monroe plays a
flighty American showgirl who catches the eye of the prince regent of Carpathia, Olivier, who is in town for the coronation of George V.
Produced and directed by Olivier and financed by Monroe's newly formed production company (she reportedly was to receive a phenomenal 75 percent of the profits), THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL shows both actors in fine form. Monroe--in this, her 25th...
Released:
1957
Rated:
NR
Length:
117 mins