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The Prince and the Showgirl poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.2 / 100
1957·Comedy / Romance·1h 55m

THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL

“SOME COUNTRIES HAVE A MEDAL FOR EVERYTHING”

An American showgirl becomes entangled in political intrigue when the Prince Regent of a foreign country attempts to seduce her.

Above the Line
Laurence Olivier·DirectorTerence Rattigan·ScreenplayJack Cardiff·Director of PhotographyRichard Addinsell·Original Music ComposerJack Harris·Editor
Cast
Marilyn Monroe·ElsieLaurence Olivier·The RegentSybil Thorndike·The Queen DowagerRichard Wattis·NorthbrookJeremy Spenser·King NicolasDavid Horne·The Foreign OfficeHarold Goodwin·Call BoyGladys Henson·DresserJean Kent·Maisie SpringfieldCharles Victor·Theatre Manager
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Laurence Olivier·DirectorDavid Tringham·Third Assistant DirectorGeoffrey Haine·Third Assistant DirectorLuciano Sacripanti·Third Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Terence Rattigan·Screenplay
Camera· 3
Jack Cardiff·Director of PhotographyJames Swarbrick·Still PhotographerLynda Swarbrick·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Jack Harris·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Richard Addinsell·Original Music ComposerHarry Fairbairn·Sound AssistantRoy Charman·Boom OperatorDanny Daniel·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 7
Carmen Dillon·Art DirectionRoger K. Furse·Production DesignBeatrice Dawson·Costume DesignRonnie Udell·Construction ManagerTerence Marsh·DraughtsmanJohn Wilcox·Assistant Makeup ArtistErnest Archer·Assistant Art Director
Production· 5
Laurence Olivier·ProducerMarilyn Monroe·Executive ProducerMilton H. Greene·Executive ProducerWeston Drury Jr.·CastingNorma Garment·Production Secretary
Other Departments· 5
Alan Arnold·Unit PublicistDaphne Vollmer·Assistant HairdresserPeter Melrose·Matte PainterPaula Strasberg·Dialogue CoachJohn Briggs·Wardrobe Master
By the Numbers
71.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
63%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Prince and the Showgirl's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#8A0000
#E2C18D
Mood
Romantic, Passionate
Composition
Split
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a man and a woman in an intimate embrace against a solid black background. The woman, with blonde curly hair, is looking upwards with her mo”

romancecomedy
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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