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The Prince and the Pauper
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The Prince and the Pauper

1962-03-11 · 93 min · ★ 7.2

Adventure · TV Movie

In the London of 1537, two boys resembling each other exactly meet accidentally and exchange "roles" for a short while. After many adventures, the prince regains his rightful identity and graciously makes his "twin" a ward of the court.

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Directors
Don Chaffey
Production companies
Walt Disney Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Guy WilliamsGuy WilliamsMiles Hendon
Laurence NaismithLaurence NaismithEarl of Hertford
Donald HoustonDonald HoustonJohn Canty
Sean ScullySean ScullyPrince Edward / Tom Canty
Niall MacGinnisNiall MacGinnisFather Andrew
Geoffrey KeenGeoffrey KeenYokel
Paul RogersPaul RogersHenry VIII
Dorothy AlisonDorothy AlisonMrs. Canty
Jane AsherJane AsherLady Jane Grey
Peter ButterworthPeter ButterworthWill the Knifegrinder
Reginald BeckwithReginald BeckwithLandlord
Sheila AllenSheila AllenPrincess Mary
Derek GodfreyDerek GodfreyGuard
Geoffrey BayldonGeoffrey BayldonSir Goeffrey
Nigel GreenNigel GreenThe Ruffler
Michael RipperMichael RipperBroom Peddler

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