My Friend the King

1932Directed by Michael Powell

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Released: April 3, 1932
Runtime: 47m

About My Friend the King

Comedy

Synopsis

Taxi driver Jim befriends Ruritanian child King Ludwig while the latter is on a visit to London. A plot is afoot by sinister forces to kidnap Ludwig, and Jim becomes caught up in the drama. After the child is abducted Jim uses all his ingenuity, including cross-dressing as a Countess and becoming involved in a car chase, to rescue him from his captors.

Director: Michael Powell
Writer: Joseph Jefferson Farjeon

Principal cast

In billing order

Jerry VernoJim
Robert HolmesCaptain Felz
Tracy HolmesCount Huelin
Eric PavittKing Ludwig
Phyllis LoringPrincess Helma
Luli DesteCountess Zena

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