The Swan
Synopsis
Princess Beatrice's days of enjoying the regal life are numbered unless her only daughter, Princess Alexandra, makes a good impression on a distant cousin when he pays a surprise visit to their palace. Prince Albert has searched all over Europe for a bride and he's bored by the whole courtship routine. He is more interested in the estate's dairy than Alexandra's rose garden. And then he starts playing football with the tutor and Alexandra's brothers. Invite the tutor to the ball that night and watch how gracefully Alexandra dances with him.
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THE SWAN (Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-31
Top Cast
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Grace Kelly
Princess Alexandra
Alec Guinness
Prince Albert
Louis Jourdan
Dr. Nicholas Agi
Agnes Moorehead
Queen Maria Dominika
Jessie Royce Landis
Princess Beatrix
Brian Aherne
Father Carl Hyacinth
Leo G. Carroll
Caesar
Estelle Winwood
Symphorosa
Van Dyke Parks
George
Christopher Cook
Arsene
Robert Coote
Capt. Wunderlich
Doris Lloyd
Countess Sibenstoyn
Edith Barrett
Elsa - Beatrix's Maid
Giuseppe Addobbati
Footman
Leon Alton
Ball Attendee
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Ferenc Molnár, John Dighton
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- The Swan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Vidor
Ferenc Molnár, John Dighton
Bronislau Kaper
Robert Surtees, Joseph Ruttenberg
John D. Dunning
Dore Schary
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
John D. Dunning
Editor
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
Charles Vidor
Director
John Dighton
Writer
Dore Schary
Producer
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Swan
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What is The Swan about?
Princess Beatrice's days of enjoying the regal life are numbered unless her only daughter, Princess Alexandra, makes a good impression on a distant cousin when he pays a surprise visit to their palace. Prince Albert has searched all over Europe for a bride and he's bored by the whole courtship routine. He is more interested in the estate's dairy than Alexandra's rose garden. And then he starts playing football with the tutor and Alexandra's brothers. Invite the tutor to the ball that night and watch how gracefully Alexandra dances with him.
Who directed The Swan?
The Swan was directed by Charles Vidor.
Who stars in The Swan?
The principal cast of The Swan includes Grace Kelly, Alec Guinness, Louis Jourdan, Agnes Moorehead, Jessie Royce Landis.
When was The Swan released and how long is it?
The Swan was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Swan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Swan was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Swan?
The Swan holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).