The King
Synopsis
The king is a juvenile dolt who tries the patience of the shrewish queen. While she's in the throne room awaiting him, he's outside playing with guns, drilling his soldiers, and dallying with the wife of a new minister. The queen catches him kissing her, her husband figures out that something fishy is going on, and the king tries his best to proceed with his plans for a night out. The queen contrives to keep him cuffed in the bedroom: king, queen, minister, and coquette end up in a game of musical beds. Will his royal highness get his night out?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James W. Horne, Charley Rogers
- Screenplay & Story
- H.M. Walker
- Original Title
- The King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James W. Horne, Charley Rogers
H.M. Walker
Department Leadership Roster
James W. Horne
Director
H.M. Walker
Writer
Charley Rogers
Director
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What is The King about?
The king is a juvenile dolt who tries the patience of the shrewish queen. While she's in the throne room awaiting him, he's outside playing with guns, drilling his soldiers, and dallying with the wife of a new minister. The queen catches him kissing her, her husband figures out that something fishy is going on, and the king tries his best to proceed with his plans for a night out. The queen contrives to keep him cuffed in the bedroom: king, queen, minister, and coquette end up in a game of musical beds. Will his royal highness get his night out?
Who directed The King?
The King was directed by James W. Horne, Charley Rogers.
Who stars in The King?
The principal cast of The King includes Harry Langdon, Thelma Todd, Dorothy Granger, Charles McAvoy, Brad Michigan.
When was The King released and how long is it?
The King was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 20m.