The Prince and the Pauper: The Pauper King
- Episode aired May 6, 1962
- Unrated
- 50m
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6.9/10
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In London of 1537, two boys resembling each other meet accidentally and exchange "roles" for a short while.In London of 1537, two boys resembling each other meet accidentally and exchange "roles" for a short while.In London of 1537, two boys resembling each other meet accidentally and exchange "roles" for a short while.
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- TriviaOriginally running 150 minutes when premiered in three 50-minute episodes on the Walt Disney television program in the United States, this film was trimmed to 93 minutes for theatrical release in the US and the UK.
- GoofsWhen the Prince and Tom stand in front of the mirror after switching clothes, neither reflection is well coordinated with the actions in front of the mirror. The scene is repeated at the end of the film when Tom is trying to refresh the Prince's memory of where the Great Seal was placed.
- Alternate versionsThe three 'Prince and the Pauper' 50-minute TV episodes in the US (March 11, 18 & 25, 1962) were simultaneously condensed into one 93 min 27 sec theatrical film, 'The Prince and the Pauper', in the UK (May 6, 1962).
- ConnectionsReferenced in Believers in Grace Fellowship: The Prayer That God Will Answer: John 17 (2012)
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Nice adaption from Mark Twain's classic
It's a gorgeous Walt Disney's film . The movie is very amusing . The flick is set in London , 1537 , it deals about the Prince Edward VI , son of Henry VIII of England, who's replaced by a beggar and vice versa . As two boys resembling each other meet accidentally and exchange characters for a short while . A bit later on on , and after a lot of adventures they attempt to regain his rightful identity .
The film mingles comedy , adventure , humor , tongue-in-cheek and history . Originally running 150 minutes when premiered in three 50-minute episodes on the Disney television program in the US , this film was trimmed to 93 minutes for theatrical release in America and the European countries . The starring boy is excellent , both Prince Edward and the pauper Tom Canty are well played by Sean Scully , and Guy Williams (the Zorro) as the preceptor is sublime . The supporting roles are also splendidly : Nigel Greene , Geoffrey Keen , Jane Asher , Donald Huston , all of them are magnificent.
In the movie appears several historical characters , such as Catherine of Spain who married Henry VIII , Mary Tudor daughter from him , Elizabeth daughter of Ana Bolena and Lady Jane , everybody will be queens.
Direction by Don Chaffey is pretty good.
Rating 7/10
The film mingles comedy , adventure , humor , tongue-in-cheek and history . Originally running 150 minutes when premiered in three 50-minute episodes on the Disney television program in the US , this film was trimmed to 93 minutes for theatrical release in America and the European countries . The starring boy is excellent , both Prince Edward and the pauper Tom Canty are well played by Sean Scully , and Guy Williams (the Zorro) as the preceptor is sublime . The supporting roles are also splendidly : Nigel Greene , Geoffrey Keen , Jane Asher , Donald Huston , all of them are magnificent.
In the movie appears several historical characters , such as Catherine of Spain who married Henry VIII , Mary Tudor daughter from him , Elizabeth daughter of Ana Bolena and Lady Jane , everybody will be queens.
Direction by Don Chaffey is pretty good.
Rating 7/10
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- Runtime50 minutes
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- 1.33 : 1
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