His Royal Highness (1932)
His Royal Highness is a 1932 Australian musical film directed by F.W. Thring, also known as His Loyal Highness (Australia alternative title and title in the United Kingdom), starring George Wallace in his feature film debut.
- Date of release
- 1932-08-25
- TMDB
- 5.4 / 10 (7)
- Genres
- Comedy, Music
- Director
- F.W. Thring
Casting
- George Wallace — Tommy Dodds
- Byrl Walkley — Yoiben
- Frank Tarrant — Hozzan
- Donalda Warne — Barbette
Interesting facts
His Royal Highness is a 1932 Australian musical film directed by F. W. Thring, also known as His Loyal Highness, starring George Wallace in his feature film debut. It was the first Australian film musical.
Production
Wallace collaborated on the script with C. J. Dennis. Filming began in February 1932. It was shot at Efftee's studio at His Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne. The set of the royal palace in Betonia cost £7,000.
Donalda Warne was an emerging stage star, who soon afterwards went to Britain to seek fame. Composer Alaric Howitt was from Melbourne but had recently spent two years working in America.
Raymond Longford later claimed he worked on the movie.
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