Penny Princess
“Once upon a time...there was a salesgirl Ciderella who woke up one morning with a kingdom on her hands, a "king" in her arms...and a carload of schneeze(?)”
Synopsis
A tiny European country which for years has survived financially only through evading its bills and smuggling is finally facing bankruptcy, when a rich American agrees to save the place by buying it. But before, the deal is closed, he dies. His nearest relative and heir turns out to be a young woman with high ethical and democratic standards, but no experience with money, or affairs of state, or Europe. A charming young English visitor helps her to muddle through. Comedy and romance follow.
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Yolande Donlan
Lindy Smith
Dirk Bogarde
Tony Craig
A.E. Matthews
Selby
Reginald Beckwith
Minister of Finance - Blacksmith
Mary Clare
Maria
Edwin Styles
Chancellor - Cobbler
Kynaston Reeves
Burgomaster - Policeman
Desmond Walter-Ellis
Alberto - Captain of the guard
Peter Butterworth
Julien / Postman / Farmer
Raf De La Torre
Italian Attache (uncredited)
Alexander Gauge
MacNabb the Lawyer (uncredited)
Robert Henderson
Macy's Staff Manager (uncredited)
Arthur Hill
Representative of Johnson K. Johnson (uncredited)
Derek Hodgson
Pageboy (uncredited)
Fletcher Lightfoot
Grand Duke Johnson the First (uncredited)
Tom Macaulay
Grieves
Louis Matto
Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
Laurence Naismith
Louis the Jailkeeper (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Val Guest
- Screenplay & Story
- Val Guest
- Original Score
- Philip Martell, Ronald Hanmer
- Original Title
- Penny Princess
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Conquest Productions, The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Val Guest
Val Guest
Philip Martell, Ronald Hanmer
Geoffrey Unsworth
Alfred Roome
Department Leadership Roster
Val Guest
Director
Val Guest
Writer
Alfred Roome
Editor
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Philip Martell
Original Music Composer
Ronald Hanmer
Original Music Composer
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 Penny Princess
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Penny Princess about?
A tiny European country which for years has survived financially only through evading its bills and smuggling is finally facing bankruptcy, when a rich American agrees to save the place by buying it. But before, the deal is closed, he dies. His nearest relative and heir turns out to be a young woman with high ethical and democratic standards, but no experience with money, or affairs of state, or Europe. A charming young English visitor helps her to muddle through. Comedy and romance follow.
Who directed Penny Princess?
Penny Princess was directed by Val Guest.
Who stars in Penny Princess?
The principal cast of Penny Princess includes Yolande Donlan, Dirk Bogarde, A.E. Matthews, Reginald Beckwith, Mary Clare.
When was Penny Princess released and how long is it?
Penny Princess was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Penny Princess?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Penny Princess was composed by Philip Martell, Ronald Hanmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Penny Princess?
Penny Princess holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).