The Merry Monarch
Les Aventures du roi Pausole
Synopsis
Good King Pausole selects a wife for every day in the year, but one protests when he spends her day searching for young Princess Aline who has eloped with Giglio, a visiting airman stranded in the kingdom. Giglio comes from a modern and different world and this gives Queen for a Day some ideas about how to make her title a lasting one.
Top Cast
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André Berley
King Pausole
Josette Day
Princess Aline
Edwige Feuillère
Diane
Armand Bernard
Taxis
José Noguéro
Giglio
Gina Guggiari
Mirabelle
Rachel Devirys
Dame Perchuque
Simone Bourday
Thierette
Grazia del Rio
Fanette
Nane Germon
Nicole
Vera Baranovskaya
Loulou Rex
Monique Simon
Jacqueline Daix
Micheline Bernard
Andrée Lorraine
Jeanne Boyer
Lucienne Le Marchand
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexis Granowsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernand Crommelynck, Henri Jeanson
- Original Title
- Les Aventures du roi Pausole
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Algra, Société des films sonores Tobis, S.E.P.I.C.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexis Granowsky
Fernand Crommelynck, Henri Jeanson, Pierre Louÿs
Department Leadership Roster
Fernand Crommelynck
Screenplay
Henri Jeanson
Screenplay
Alexis Granowsky
Director
Marcel Vertès
Production Design
Marcel Vertès
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Merry Monarch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Merry Monarch about?
Good King Pausole selects a wife for every day in the year, but one protests when he spends her day searching for young Princess Aline who has eloped with Giglio, a visiting airman stranded in the kingdom. Giglio comes from a modern and different world and this gives Queen for a Day some ideas about how to make her title a lasting one.
Who directed The Merry Monarch?
The Merry Monarch was directed by Alexis Granowsky.
Who stars in The Merry Monarch?
The principal cast of The Merry Monarch includes André Berley, Josette Day, Edwige Feuillère, Armand Bernard, José Noguéro.
When was The Merry Monarch released and how long is it?
The Merry Monarch was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 58m.
Is The Merry Monarch based on a book or true story?
The Merry Monarch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pierre Louÿs".