The King Without a Crown
Synopsis
This short explores the possibility that Louis XVII, son of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, escaped death during the French Revolution and was raised by Indians in America.
Top Cast
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Carey Wilson
Narrator (voice)
Scotty Beckett
Louis XVII, the Dauphin (uncredited)
John Burton
Inquiring French Nobleman Hudson (uncredited)
Doris Lloyd
Marie Antoinette (uncredited)
Leonard Mudie
Missionary Eleazar Williams (uncredited)
Zeffie Tilbury
Dying Duchess Marie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman Boxer
- Original Title
- The King Without a Crown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
Herman Boxer
Charles Lawton Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Tourneur
Director
Herman Boxer
Screenplay
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King Without a Crown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The King Without a Crown about?
This short explores the possibility that Louis XVII, son of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, escaped death during the French Revolution and was raised by Indians in America.
Who directed The King Without a Crown?
The King Without a Crown was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in The King Without a Crown?
The principal cast of The King Without a Crown includes Carey Wilson, Scotty Beckett, John Burton, Doris Lloyd, Leonard Mudie.
When was The King Without a Crown released and how long is it?
The King Without a Crown was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The King Without a Crown?
The King Without a Crown holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).