The Prince and the Pauper
Synopsis
In the London of 1537, two boys resembling each other exactly meet accidentally and exchange "roles" for a short while. After many adventures, the prince regains his rightful identity and graciously makes his "twin" a ward of the court.
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Guy Williams
Miles Hendon
Laurence Naismith
Earl of Hertford
Donald Houston
John Canty
Sean Scully
Prince Edward / Tom Canty
Niall MacGinnis
Father Andrew
Geoffrey Keen
Yokel
Paul Rogers
Henry VIII
Dorothy Alison
Mrs. Canty
Jane Asher
Lady Jane Grey
Peter Butterworth
Will the Knifegrinder
Reginald Beckwith
Landlord
Sheila Allen
Princess Mary
Derek Godfrey
Guard
Geoffrey Bayldon
Sir Goeffrey
Nigel Green
The Ruffler
Michael Ripper
Broom Peddler
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Chaffey
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Whittingham, Mark Twain
- Original Score
- Tristram Cary
- Original Title
- The Prince and the Pauper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Chaffey
Jack Whittingham, Mark Twain
Tristram Cary
Paul Beeson
Peter Boita
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Don Chaffey
Director
Tristram Cary
Original Music Composer
Maggie Furze
Costume Design
Peter Boita
Editor
Walt Disney
Producer
Jack Whittingham
Writer
Paul Beeson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prince and the Pauper
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What is The Prince and the Pauper about?
In the London of 1537, two boys resembling each other exactly meet accidentally and exchange "roles" for a short while. After many adventures, the prince regains his rightful identity and graciously makes his "twin" a ward of the court.
Who directed The Prince and the Pauper?
The Prince and the Pauper was directed by Don Chaffey.
Who stars in The Prince and the Pauper?
The principal cast of The Prince and the Pauper includes Guy Williams, Laurence Naismith, Donald Houston, Sean Scully, Niall MacGinnis.
When was The Prince and the Pauper released and how long is it?
The Prince and the Pauper was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prince and the Pauper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prince and the Pauper was composed by Tristram Cary.
Is The Prince and the Pauper based on a book or true story?
The Prince and the Pauper is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Twain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prince and the Pauper?
The Prince and the Pauper holds official age classifications: FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).