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The Prince and the Showgirl (1957) [Re-UP]

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Date: 18 Apr 2015 13:04:00
The Prince and the Showgirl (1957) [Re-UP]

The Prince and the Showgirl (1957)
DVD5 | VIDEO_TS | PAL 4:3 | 01:52:02 | 4,36 Gb
Audio: English AC3 1.0 @ 192 Kbps | Subs: English
Genre: Comedy, Romance

Director: Laurence Olivier
Stars: Marilyn Monroe, Laurence Olivier, Richard Wattis

When Grandduke Charles, the prince-regent of Carpathia, a fictitious Balkan country which could start a European war by switching alliances, visits London for the coronation of the new British King in 1911, and spends his one evening off at the Coconut Girl Club, the reputed stickler for protocol is so charmed by a clumsy American understudy that he orders his British attaché to invite her to the embassy for a private supper. Being overlooked and understanding German, she learns of the repressive attitude of the regent and the plans of his reformist, pro-German minor son, King Nicholas, to take over power by surprise, but doesn't dodge and tries to reconcile father and son. The queen-dowager decides to make her lady-in-waiting for the coronation day, so she stays in the picture to everyone else's surprise.

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Some films seem like a bad idea from the start. When Marilyn Monroe announced to the world in 1956 that she was going to star in her first British movie, there were a lot of people who questioned the wisdom of her decision. The movie in question was The Prince and the Showgirl, which united Monroe’s sex appeal with the well mannered Laurence Olivier. Rumoured late arrivals on set and insecurity about starring next to the famous British actor left Monroe a nervous wreck during shooting. Could one of the world’s most famous actresses and Britain’s premiere actor really hit it off on screen, or was the movie doomed before it was even released? Read on to find out.

The Prince and the Showgirl (1957) [Re-UP]

The Prince and the Showgirl is set in the early Twentieth Century. Elsie Marina (Marilyn Monroe) is a simple American actress who works in a London show. One night the cast of the show gets to meet the Regent of Carpathia (Laurence Olivier). The Regent requests to go backstage to meet the cast (although he is only interested in the women), and an unfortunate incident attracts his attention to Miss Marina. Elsie, nervous at meeting the Regent, breaks her dress strap. Being a ladies’ man, the Regent is drawn to Elsie’s mishap, and quickly invites her to have a meal with him. At first Elsie doesn’t know whether to take him seriously, after all she is a commoner! However, she soon receives a letter containing an invite to the Regents house.

The Prince and the Showgirl (1957) [Re-UP]

Elsie dresses up in her best frock, intent on making the most of an evening with royalty. The evening doesn’t go to plan, as the Regent seems more interested in speaking to people on the phone, rather than enjoying the company of his guest. What also worries Elsie is the fact that the Regent gives the impression that he wants more than her company for the night. At every opportunity he refills her drink so that she gradually begins to feel the effects of the alcohol. The evening progresses and the couple get to know each other better. By the end of the evening it becomes clear that Elsie falls in love easily, in fact so easily that she already appears to have strong feelings for the Regent.

The Prince and the Showgirl (1957) [Re-UP]

As the movie progresses the couple spend more time together, but a combination of the Regent’s political background and his grumpy character mean that it is hard for Elsie to get close to him. Thanks to the Regent’s mother-in-law (Sybil Thorndike) the couple start seeing more of each other, and the Regent starts to become less set in his ways. As the couple get close, they must decide if they are really going to spend the rest of their lives together, or whether it was just never meant to be.

The Prince and the Showgirl (1957) [Re-UP]

Watching this movie made a nice change. While watching it I realised how delightful and charming it really was. There is something about films made in the 60s & 70s which is sadly lacking in many modern day films. A lot of the humour seems to be innocent and not crude, which is certainly not the case for most of the humour featured in modern day films. The Prince and The Showgirl is a modern day fairytale in many ways. The idea behind it is very closely linked to Cinderella, but there are other moments which also have a surreal and innocent touch. As mentioned at the beginning of this review, there were concerns when the film was announced that the two lead stars would not get along. Well if they didn’t, it certainly was not captured on film. I cannot recall seeing a Marilyn Monroe film before from start to finish, so I was intrigued by her performance in this movie.

The Prince and the Showgirl (1957) [Re-UP]

I had heard lots of opinions about her, and the most common seemed to be that she had good screen presence. I would have to agree on that point. I cannot put my finger on it, but Monroe certainly takes centre stage when she is in a scene. Her bubbly character and perfect figure, combined with her obvious acting skills, make her an all-time great. Laurence Olivier is also impressive in his role as the Regent. His character is the complete opposite to that played by Monroe, but he does just as good a job. When both actors are on the screen together, there seemed to be onscreen chemistry between them which enhanced my enjoyment of the film.

The Prince and the Showgirl (1957) [Re-UP]

The Prince and the Showgirl is a good night’s entertainment. It has something for audiences of all ages. Comedy, romance, family feuds and royalty are just some of the elements which have been packed into two hours. You wouldn’t necessarily associate this movie with humours moments, but I was left surprised (and impressed!) by the number of amusing moments provided. Comedies these days are generally modelled on sex, so it was a nice change to watch a film with clean, innocent jokes. Good performances combined with an interesting storyline make this film a definite recommendation. If you haven’t seen a Marilyn Monroe movie before, or just want to see a film which typifies the 60s then give this movie a go.

The Prince and the Showgirl (1957) [Re-UP]

I had my reservations before watching this movie as I am not the greatest fan of romantic films, however I am pleased to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Some old movies look quite dated these days, but The Prince and The Showgirl is as entertaining now as it has ever been. Monroe and Olivier are a great onscreen couple, who light up the screen whenever they are together.
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