The Swan(1956)
The Swan Synopsis
Princess Beatrice's days of enjoying the regal life are numbered unless her only daughter, Princess Alexandra, makes a good impression on a distant cousin when he pays a surprise visit to their palace. Prince Albert has searched all over Europe for a bride and he's bored by the whole courtship routine. He is more interested in the estate's dairy than Alexandra's rose garden. And then he starts playing football with the tutor and Alexandra's brothers. Invite the tutor to the ball that night and watch how gracefully Alexandra dances with him.
The Swan (1956) is a romance, drama and comedy film directed by Charles Vidor, released on April 26, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Grace Kelly, Alec Guinness, Louis Jourdan and Agnes Moorehead. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Vidor
- Writers:
- Ferenc Molnár, John Dighton
- Producers:
- Dore Schary
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Surtees
- Composer:
- Bronislau Kaper
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Swan (1956) Trailer
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The Swan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Grace Kelly
as Princess Alexandra
Alec Guinness
as Prince Albert
Louis Jourdan
as Dr. Nicholas Agi
Agnes Moorehead
as Queen Maria Dominika
Jessie Royce Landis
as Princess Beatrix
Brian Aherne
as Father Carl Hyacinth
Leo G. Carroll
as Caesar
Estelle Winwood
as Symphorosa
Van Dyke Parks
as George
- Christopher Cook
Christopher Cook
as Arsene
Robert Coote
as Capt. Wunderlich
Doris Lloyd
as Countess Sibenstoyn
Key crew
Directed by Charles Vidor, written by Ferenc Molnár and John Dighton, produced by Dore Schary.
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The Swan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 39 ratings.
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The Swan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Swan online?
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The Swan (1956) 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 Swan?
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The main cast of The Swan (1956) includes Grace Kelly, Alec Guinness, Louis Jourdan, Agnes Moorehead and Jessie Royce Landis. The film was directed by Charles Vidor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Swan released?
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The Swan was released on April 26, 1956 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Swan worth watching?
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The Swan (1956) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Swan?
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Yes. The official The Swan trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.