Summaries

Ace newsreel cameraman is working in a mythical European country when the king is assassinated. He gets his negatives out of the country and finds the young crown prince who is also in danger.

Steve Mitchell, newsreel cameraman, and Waldo, his sound man, are in a mythical kingdom in Europe, and Steve meets Dianne Woodward, a beautiful Americam girl whom he learns is the governess of the heir to the throne, Prince Michael Martin. There are three villains plotting to put the young prince and his uncle, Prince Alexis, out of the way so they can rule the country. Steve get drawn in when he speaks of "shooting" the coronation, and the plotters think he is the secret agent who has been named as the assassin.—Les Adams <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • slapstick comedy
  • fistfight
  • deception
  • double feature film
  • newsreel footage
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Release date Nov 17, 1938
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies Twentieth Century Fox

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 5m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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