The Princess Comes Across(1936)
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The Princess Comes Across Synopsis
A Swedish princess boards an ocean liner in Europe en route to an acting career in America and finds herself getting inconveniently attached to a bandleader returning home. To complicate matters, a blackmailer on board apparently knows she is not who she claims to be - and he has his sights set on other passengers with secrets of their own. In the meantime an escaped killer has stowed away under someone else's identity, and is killing again to cover his tracks; five international police detectives on board are heading the investigation to find him. When evidence points to the princess and bandleader, they must find the killer themselves - before he finds them.
The Princess Comes Across (1936) is a comedy, romance, mystery and thriller film directed by William K. Howard, released on May 22, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, Douglass Dumbrille and Alison Skipworth. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- William K. Howard
- Writers:
- Francis Martin, Walter DeLeon, Philip MacDonald
- Producers:
- Arthur Hornblow Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Ted Tetzlaff
- Composer:
- John Leipold
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Princess Comes Across Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carole Lombard
as Princess Olga / Wanda Nash
Fred MacMurray
as King Mantell
Douglass Dumbrille
as Lorel
Alison Skipworth
as Lady Gertrude
George Barbier
as Captain Nicholls
William Frawley
as Benton
Porter Hall
as Darcy
Lumsden Hare
as Cragg
Sig Ruman
as Steindorf
Mischa Auer
as Morevitch
Bradley Page
as The Stranger
Tetsu Komai
as Kawati
Key crew
Directed by William K. Howard, written by Francis Martin, Walter DeLeon and Philip MacDonald, produced by Arthur Hornblow Jr..
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The Princess Comes Across Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 19 ratings.
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The Princess Comes Across – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Princess Comes Across online?
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The Princess Comes Across (1936) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Princess Comes Across?
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The main cast of The Princess Comes Across (1936) includes Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, Douglass Dumbrille, Alison Skipworth and George Barbier. The film was directed by William K. Howard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Princess Comes Across released?
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The Princess Comes Across was released on May 22, 1936 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is The Princess Comes Across worth watching?
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The Princess Comes Across (1936) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.