Long Live the King
Synopsis
A young crown prince, wishing to be just an ordinary boy, runs away with his friend. The king dies, and when the prince does not appear, the people begin to rise in revolution. When the crown prince finally hears the death knell for the late king he immediately attempts to return to the palace, however is abducted by revolutionaries and held captive. Will he be rescued in time to restore order?
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Jackie Coogan
Crown Prince Ferdinand William Otto
Rosemary Theby
Countess Olga
Ruth Renick
Princess Hedwig
Vera Lewis
Archduchess Annuncita
Alan Hale
King Karl
Allan Forrest
Nikky
Walt Whitman
The Chancellor
Robert Brower
The King
Ruth Handforth
Mrs. Braithwaite the Governess
Eddie Boland
Chief Guard
Henry A. Barrows
The Bishop (as Henry Barrows)
Mary Carlisle
Minor Role (uncredited)
Charley Chase
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 26, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Schertzinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Eve Unsell, C. Gardner Sullivan
- Original Title
- Long Live the King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Schertzinger
Eve Unsell, C. Gardner Sullivan, Mary Roberts Rinehart
Frank B. Good
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Schertzinger
Director
Frank B. Good
Director of Photography
Eve Unsell
Screenplay
C. Gardner Sullivan
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Long Live the King
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What is Long Live the King about?
A young crown prince, wishing to be just an ordinary boy, runs away with his friend. The king dies, and when the prince does not appear, the people begin to rise in revolution. When the crown prince finally hears the death knell for the late king he immediately attempts to return to the palace, however is abducted by revolutionaries and held captive. Will he be rescued in time to restore order?
Who directed Long Live the King?
Long Live the King was directed by Victor Schertzinger.
Who stars in Long Live the King?
The principal cast of Long Live the King includes Jackie Coogan, Rosemary Theby, Ruth Renick, Vera Lewis, Alan Hale.
When was Long Live the King released and how long is it?
Long Live the King was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Is Long Live the King based on a book or true story?
Long Live the King is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Mary Roberts Rinehart".