Cast
Yolande Donlan
as Lindy Smith
Dirk Bogarde
as Tony Craig
A.E. Matthews
as Selby
Reginald Beckwith
as Minister of Finance - Blacksmith
Mary Clare
as Maria
Edwin Styles
as Chancellor - Cobbler
Kynaston Reeves
as Burgomaster - Policeman
Desmond Walter-Ellis
as Alberto - Captain of the guard
Peter Butterworth
as Julien / Postman / Farmer
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1952
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Romance
Votes6
DirectorVal Guest
WritersVal Guest
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPenny Princess
About Penny Princess
A tiny European country which for years has survived financially only through evading its bills and smuggling is finally facing bankruptcy, when a rich American agrees to save the place by buying it. But before, the deal is closed, he dies. His nearest relative and heir turns out to be a young woman with high ethical and democratic standards, but no experience with money, or affairs of state, or Europe. A charming young English visitor helps her to muddle through. Comedy and romance follow.
Directed by Val Guest, Penny Princess leans on a strong ensemble — Yolande Donlan, Dirk Bogarde, A.E. Matthews — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1952.
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