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A King in New York
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A King in New York

Thu, Sep 12, 1957
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

A recently-deposed "Estrovian" monarch seeks shelter in New York City, where he becomes an accidental television celebrity. Later, he's wrongly accused of being a Communist and gets caught up in subsequent HUAC hearings.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 25, 1957
GB
  • In CinemasThu, Sep 12, 1957
FR
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 25, 1957
DE
  • PhysicalTue, Jul 18, 2000VHS
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Feb 28, 1959
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Charlie Chaplin
    Charlie Chaplin
    as King Shahdov
  • Maxine Audley
    Maxine Audley
    as Queen Irene
  • Jerry Desmonde
    Jerry Desmonde
    as Prime Minister Voudel
  • Oliver Johnston
    Oliver Johnston
    as Ambassador Jaume
  • Dawn Addams
    Dawn Addams
    as Ann Kay - TV Specialist
  • Sidney James
    Sidney James
    as Johnson - TV Advertiser
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