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UNITED KINGDOM · 1933

By Candlelight

James Whale
mistaken identity class difference romantic deception royal intrigue servant comedy
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Synopsis

A beautiful woman mistakes a Prince's butler for the Prince.

Year1933
CountryUnited Kingdom
DirectorJames Whale
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