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

Contributors

Prince Charles/The Regent:
Laurence Olivier
Elsie Marina:
Marilyn Monroe
The Queen Dowager:
Sybil Thorndike
Northbrook:
Richard Wattis
King Nicolas:
Jeremy Spenser
Major Domo:
Paul Hardwick
The Ambassador:
Aubrey Dexter
Lady Sunningdale:
Maxine Audley
Valet with Violin:
Andreas Malandrinos
Maisie Springfield:
Jean Kent
The Foreign Office:
David Horne

Benedict Cumberbatch explores the life and work of the playwright Terence Rattigan. Rattigan mastered the 'well crafted play' of upper class manners and repressed sexuality. Show more

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