

A King in New York
1957-09-12 · 104 min · ★ 6.7
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.
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- Directors
- Charlie Chaplin
- Production companies
- Charles Chaplin Productions, Attica Film Company
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Charlie ChaplinKing Shahdov
Maxine AudleyQueen Irene
Jerry DesmondePrime Minister Voudel
Oliver JohnstonAmbassador Jaume
Dawn AddamsAnn Kay - TV Specialist
Sidney JamesJohnson - TV Advertiser
Joan IngramMona Cromwell - Hostess
Michael ChaplinRupert Macabee
John McLarenMacabee Senior
Phil BrownHeadmaster
Harry GreenLawyer
Robert ArdenLiftboy
Alan GiffordSchool Superintendent
George WoodbridgeMember of Atomic Commission
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