Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian
“The lost Prince-produced short film / music video.”
Synopsis
We find our three heroines at a reading of the will for Mr. Christian, who ran a school for girls. Christian decided that the girls needed humbling, and so he left them nothing. They must go out and get jobs immediately. Produced by Prince, the short film was created as a promotional tool for the trio, Apollonia 6. The film, which was titled either “Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian” or “Apollonia 6: the Movie,” was shot but never given a final edit – only a leaked version exists, missing sound effects, bumper music for the shot transitions, and is clearly a rough cut. The Apollonia 6 film was directed by Brian Thomson, an Aussie who did the production design for the original productions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the original stage show.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Thomson
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Thomson, Keith Williams
- Original Title
- Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Thomson
Brian Thomson, Keith Williams
Prince
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Thomson
Director
Prince
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian about?
We find our three heroines at a reading of the will for Mr. Christian, who ran a school for girls. Christian decided that the girls needed humbling, and so he left them nothing. They must go out and get jobs immediately. Produced by Prince, the short film was created as a promotional tool for the trio, Apollonia 6. The film, which was titled either “Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian” or “Apollonia 6: the Movie,” was shot but never given a final edit – only a leaked version exists, missing sound effects, bumper music for the shot transitions, and is clearly a rough cut. The Apollonia 6 film was directed by Brian Thomson, an Aussie who did the production design for the original productions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the original stage show.
Who directed Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian?
Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian was directed by Brian Thomson.
Who stars in Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian?
The principal cast of Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian includes Apollonia Kotero, Brenda Bennett, Susan Moonsie, Ricky Nelson, Edy Williams.
When was Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian released and how long is it?
Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 21m.