A King in New York(1957)
“The King of Comedians!”
Overview
A recently-deposed "Estrovian" monarch seeks shelter in New York City, where he becomes an accidental television celebrity. Later, he's wrongly accused of being a Communist and gets caught up in subsequent HUAC hearings.
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Studio
Charles Chaplin Productions
Cast
Charlie Chaplin
as King Shahdov
Maxine Audley
as Queen Irene
Jerry Desmonde
as Prime Minister Voudel
Oliver Johnston
as Ambassador Jaume
Dawn Addams
as Ann Kay - TV Specialist
Sidney James
as Johnson - TV Advertiser
Joan Ingram
as Mona Cromwell - Hostess
Michael Chaplin
as Rupert Macabee
John McLaren
as Macabee Senior
Phil Brown
as Headmaster
Harry Green
as Lawyer
Robert Arden
as Liftboy
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1957
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Charles Chaplin Productions • Attica Film Company
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Where can I watch A King in New York?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A King in New York (1957).
What is A King in New York about?▼
A recently-deposed "Estrovian" monarch seeks shelter in New York City, where he becomes an accidental television celebrity. Later, he's wrongly accused of being a Communist and gets caught up in subsequent HUAC hearings.
Who directed A King in New York?▼
A King in New York was directed by Charlie Chaplin and released in 1957. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is A King in New York?▼
A King in New York has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in A King in New York?▼
The cast of A King in New York includes Charlie Chaplin as King Shahdov, Maxine Audley as Queen Irene, Jerry Desmonde as Prime Minister Voudel, Oliver Johnston as Ambassador Jaume, Dawn Addams as Ann Kay - TV Specialist and more.
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