The Prisoner of Swing
Synopsis
Musical satire based on Anthony Hope's Ruritanian novel "The Prisoner of Zenda" in which a commoner takes the place of a lookalike king.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Mack
- Screenplay & Story
- Eddie Forman, Cyrus Wood
- Original Title
- The Prisoner of Swing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Mack
Eddie Forman, Cyrus Wood
Ray Foster
Bert Frank
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Mack
Director
Eddie Forman
Writer
Bert Frank
Editor
Ray Foster
Director of Photography
Cyrus Wood
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prisoner of Swing
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What is The Prisoner of Swing about?
Musical satire based on Anthony Hope's Ruritanian novel "The Prisoner of Zenda" in which a commoner takes the place of a lookalike king.
Who directed The Prisoner of Swing?
The Prisoner of Swing was directed by Roy Mack.
Who stars in The Prisoner of Swing?
The principal cast of The Prisoner of Swing includes Hal Le Roy, Eddie Foy Jr., June Allyson, Percy Helton, Ruth Dryden.
When was The Prisoner of Swing released and how long is it?
The Prisoner of Swing was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 22m.