

The Prisoner of Swing
Genres
Overview
Musical satire based on Anthony Hope's Ruritanian novel "The Prisoner of Zenda" in which a commoner takes the place of a lookalike king.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
22 min
Release Date
1938-06-11
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
0
Hal Le Roy
Rudolph, King of Sulvania / Mr. Razzenstill
Eddie Foy Jr.
Dantsau
June Allyson
Princess
Percy Helton
Messenger
Ruth Dryden
Antoinette
Al Fields
Colonel
Bruce Evans
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