The Prince and Betty(1919)
The Prince and Betty Synopsis
Young American John Maude is forced to find a job when he falls in love with society girl Betty Keith. He accepts a sudden offer to go to Mervo, a tiny island country, where he is hired by Benjamin Scobell to pose as the lost prince of Mervo as an attraction to bolster the Mervo casino as a rival of Monte Carlo. Scobell also wants John to marry his stepdaughter, who turns out to be Betty. When Betty accuses John of being simply a shill for a gambling house, John closes the casino and tries to stage a revolution to make Mervo a republic.
The Prince and Betty (1919) is a comedy film directed by Robert Thornby, released on December 21, 1919 with a runtime of 50m. It stars William Desmond, Mary Thurman, Anita Kay and George Swann. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Thornby
- Writers:
- P.G. Wodehouse
- Production:
- Jesse D. Hampton Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Prince and Betty Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Desmond
as John Maude
Mary Thurman
as Betty Keith
- Anita Kay
Anita Kay
as Mrs. Jack Wheldon
- George Swann
George Swann
as Lord Hayling
- Walter Perry
Walter Perry
as President of Mervo
- Wilton Taylor
Wilton Taylor
as Benjamin Scobell
- William De Vaull
William De Vaull
as Crump
Frank Lanning
as The Shepherd
Boris Karloff
as Undetermined Role
Key crew
Directed by Robert Thornby, written by P.G. Wodehouse.
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The Prince and Betty Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Prince and Betty – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Prince and Betty?
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The main cast of The Prince and Betty (1919) includes William Desmond, Mary Thurman, Anita Kay, George Swann and Walter Perry. The film was directed by Robert Thornby. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Prince and Betty released?
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The Prince and Betty was released on December 21, 1919 and runs for 50m.
Is The Prince and Betty worth watching?
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The Prince and Betty (1919) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.