Ambassador Bill (1931)

Director:

Sam Taylor

Writer:

Guy Bolton (story)

Release Date:

22 November 1931 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

An American ambassador arrives in a small country that is being convulsed by political intrigue and civil unrest...

Plot Keywords:

Senator | Resignation | Rescue | Reception | Prime Minister

Cast

Marguerite Churchill	...	Queen Vanya
Greta Nissen	...	Countess Ilka
Tad Alexander	...	King Paul
Ray Milland	...	King Lothar
Gustav von Seyffertitz	...	Prince de Polikoff (as Gustav Von Seyffertitz)
Arnold Korff	...	The General
Ferdinand Munier	...	Senator Pillsbury
Edwin Maxwell	...	Monte
Will Rogers	...	Bill Harper

Also Known As:

Dollar Bill (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

70 min (copyright length) | 69 min (FMC Library Print)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)

Certification:

USA:Passed (National Board of Review) | USA:Approved (PCA #1884-R, 20 December 1935 for re-release) | USA:TV-G (TV rating)

Company:

Fox Film Corporation

Old school charm and slight hokey

Well, this movie is definitely from the 30's. The old school charm oozes from this movie. A boy King, Mother and Father separated, evil Prime minister spoiling a happy home, and our Hero, Will Rogers to the rescue with Hometown Americana wisdom to set a small country right. NOT great movie making, but charming nonetheless. The Senator who arrives to relive Mr. Rogers when he gets in hot water could have been the mold for the Mayor of "Nightmare before Christmas", :) One funny scene involves Rogers and the Cabinet of the small country who are playing poker, oblivious to the time, and the demands of Traditional royal ceremonies. It is a soft movie, even though a revolution or two get raged during it, and the parade scenes are incongruous for the costumes of the country the actors wear. No big suds, but nothing incredibly bad either. A nice average movie....