Fit for a King
“"Fits" for the whole family”
Synopsis
Newspaper reporter "Scoops" is sent out on assignment, to investigate the failed assassination attempts on Archduke Julio. Trying to get the story, he runs into Jane Hamilton who is really Princess Helen. He doesn't realize that she is the story: a princess in exile, in danger of assassination; and, falling in love with "Scoops", while engaged to a prince.
Top Cast
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Joe E. Brown
Virgil Ambrose Jeremiah Christopher 'Scoop' Jones
Helen Mack
Jane Hamilton / Princess Helen
Paul Kelly
Briggs
Harry Davenport
Archduke Julio
Halliwell Hobbes
Count Strunsky
John Qualen
Otto
Donald Briggs
Prince Michael
Robert Warwick
Prime Minister
Frank Reicher
Kurtz
Russell Hicks
Editor Hardwick
Charles Trowbridge
Mr. Marshall
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Flournoy
- Original Title
- Fit for a King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, David L. Loew Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sedgwick
Richard Flournoy
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sedgwick
Director
Richard Flournoy
Screenplay
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 Fit for a King
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What is Fit for a King about?
Newspaper reporter "Scoops" is sent out on assignment, to investigate the failed assassination attempts on Archduke Julio. Trying to get the story, he runs into Jane Hamilton who is really Princess Helen. He doesn't realize that she is the story: a princess in exile, in danger of assassination; and, falling in love with "Scoops", while engaged to a prince.
Who directed Fit for a King?
Fit for a King was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in Fit for a King?
The principal cast of Fit for a King includes Joe E. Brown, Helen Mack, Paul Kelly, Harry Davenport, Halliwell Hobbes.
When was Fit for a King released and how long is it?
Fit for a King was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fit for a King?
Fit for a King holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).