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05/07/1998

BBC Two - The Prince and the Showgirl

A beautiful American showgirl living in London is romanced by a visiting prince.

Romantic comedy about an American showgirl (Marilyn Monroe) living in London, who is romanced by a visiting prince (Laurence Olivier).

Romantic comedy about a beautiful American showgirl living in London who is romanced by a visiting Prince Regent.

This screen adaptation of Terence Rattigan's play The Sleeping Prince is remarkable for bringing together two very different screen icons in Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier.

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