Penny Princess

Mar 24, 1952

1h 31m

★ 6.4

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(?)

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.

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Production Companies

Conquest Productions

The Rank Organisation

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Cast

Lindy Smith

Yolande Donlan

Tony Craig

Dirk Bogarde

Selby

A.E. Matthews

Minister of Finance - Blacksmith

Reginald Beckwith

Maria

Mary Clare

Chancellor - Cobbler

Edwin Styles

Burgomaster - Policeman

Kynaston Reeves

Alberto - Captain of the guard

Desmond Walter-Ellis

Julien / Postman / Farmer

Peter Butterworth

Italian Attache (uncredited)

Raf De La Torre

MacNabb the Lawyer (uncredited)

Alexander Gauge

Macy's Staff Manager (uncredited)

Robert Henderson

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