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Once Upon A Mattress
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Once Upon A Mattress

2005-12-18 · 90 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Music · Romance

Queen Aggravain has ruled that none may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless marries. However, she has managed to sabotage every princess that come along. When Sir Harry and Lady Larken learn that they are going to be parents, wed or not, he goes off to the swamps and brings back Princess Winnifred ("Fred" to her friends).

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Directors
Kathleen Marshall
Production companies
Touchstone Television, ABC Video Enterprises
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Carol BurnettCarol BurnettQueen Aggravain
Tracey UllmanTracey UllmanPrincess Winnifred
Denis O'HareDenis O'HarePrince Dauntless
Zooey DeschanelZooey DeschanelLady Larken
Matthew MorrisonMatthew MorrisonSir Harry
Michael BoatmanMichael BoatmanThe Jester
Tom SmothersTom SmothersKing Sextimus
Edward HibbertEdward HibbertThe Wizard
Shailene WoodleyShailene WoodleyMolly
Brittany GrayEnsemble

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