Ambassador Bill
“HE WILL SPLIT YOUR SIDES WITH LAUGHTER AND WRING YOUR HEART WITH TEARS”
Synopsis
An American ambassador arrives in a small country that is being convulsed by political intrigue and civil unrest. He befriends the young boy who is to be the country's king, to ensure that the boy is prepared to take on the role and also to see that he lives long enough to assume the crown.
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Will Rogers
Bill Harper
Marguerite Churchill
Queen Vanya
Greta Nissen
Countess Ilka
Tad Alexander
King Paul
Ray Milland
King Lothar
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Prince de Polikoff
Arnold Korff
The General
Ferdinand Munier
Senator Pillsbury
Edwin Maxwell
Monte
Frank Atkinson
American Embassy Valet
Herbert Bunston
British Ambassador
Georgia Caine
Monte's Wife
Carrie Daumery
Dinner Guest
Theodore Lodi
French Ambassador
Michael Mark
Republican Revolutionary Sniper
Eric Mayne
Dignitary at Court
Toshia Mori
Dinner Guest
Paul Panzer
Revolutionary
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Bolton
- Original Title
- Ambassador Bill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Taylor
Guy Bolton
John J. Mescall
Harold D. Schuster
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Taylor
Director
Guy Bolton
Screenplay
John J. Mescall
Director of Photography
Harold D. Schuster
Editor
Guy S. Duty
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ambassador Bill
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What is Ambassador Bill about?
An American ambassador arrives in a small country that is being convulsed by political intrigue and civil unrest. He befriends the young boy who is to be the country's king, to ensure that the boy is prepared to take on the role and also to see that he lives long enough to assume the crown.
Who directed Ambassador Bill?
Ambassador Bill was directed by Sam Taylor.
Who stars in Ambassador Bill?
The principal cast of Ambassador Bill includes Will Rogers, Marguerite Churchill, Greta Nissen, Tad Alexander, Ray Milland.
When was Ambassador Bill released and how long is it?
Ambassador Bill was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ambassador Bill?
Ambassador Bill holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).