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Release Year1964
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, TV Movie, Music
Votes1
DirectorDave Geisel, Joe Layton
WritersJay Thompson, Marshall Barer, Dean Fuller
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsOnce Upon a Mattress
About Once Upon a Mattress
Once Upon a Mattress is a musical comedy with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. The musical story of THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA, this television adaption of the 1959 Broadway hit was videotaped in black and white in front of a live audience and featured Burnett, Bova, Gilford, and White from the original Broadway cast, as well as new principals Bill Hayes as the Minstrel, Shani Wallis as Lady Larken and Elliott Gould (in his first appearance on any screen) as the Jester. Due to the reduced running time of 90 minutes, several songs and scenes were either cut or shortened. The conflict concerning Sir Harry and Lady Larkin was downplayed so that they were married in secret.
Directed by Dave Geisel, Joe Layton, Once Upon a Mattress leans on a strong ensemble — Carol Burnett, Jane White, Jack Gilford — 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 1964.
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