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My Friend the King

1932-04-03 · 47 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy

Taxi driver Jim befriends Ruritanian child King Ludwig while the latter is on a visit to London. A plot is afoot by sinister forces to kidnap Ludwig, and Jim becomes caught up in the drama. After the child is abducted Jim uses all his ingenuity, including cross-dressing as a Countess and becoming involved in a car chase, to rescue him from his captors.

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Directors
Michael Powell
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United Kingdom
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Jerry VernoJerry VernoJim
Robert HolmesCaptain Felz
Tracy HolmesCount Huelin
Eric PavittKing Ludwig
Phyllis LoringPrincess Helma
Luli DesteLuli DesteCountess Zena
H. Saxon-SnellKarl
Victor FairleyJosef

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