The Prisoner of Swing(1938)
The Prisoner of Swing Synopsis
Musical satire based on Anthony Hope's Ruritanian novel "The Prisoner of Zenda" in which a commoner takes the place of a lookalike king.
The Prisoner of Swing (1938) is a music and comedy film directed by Roy Mack, released on June 11, 1938 with a runtime of 22m. It stars Hal Le Roy, Eddie Foy Jr., June Allyson and Percy Helton. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy Mack
- Writers:
- Eddie Forman, Cyrus Wood
- Cinematographer:
- Ray Foster
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Prisoner of Swing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hal Le Roy
as Rudolph, King of Sulvania / Mr. Razzenstill
Eddie Foy Jr.
as Dantsau
June Allyson
as Princess
Percy Helton
as Messenger
- Ruth Dryden
Ruth Dryden
as Antoinette
- Al Fields
Al Fields
as Colonel
- Bruce Evans
Bruce Evans
Key crew
Directed by Roy Mack, written by Eddie Forman and Cyrus Wood.
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The Prisoner of Swing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Prisoner of Swing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Prisoner of Swing online?
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Who stars in The Prisoner of Swing?
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The main cast of The Prisoner of Swing (1938) includes Hal Le Roy, Eddie Foy Jr., June Allyson, Percy Helton and Ruth Dryden. The film was directed by Roy Mack. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Prisoner of Swing released?
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The Prisoner of Swing was released on June 11, 1938 and runs for 22m.
Is The Prisoner of Swing worth watching?
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The Prisoner of Swing (1938) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.