The First Gentleman

The First Gentleman (1948)

The story of a romance between the daughter of the Prince Regent and Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg.

Date of release
1948-03-15
TMDB
6.5 / 10 (4)
Runtime
1h 51m
Genres
History
Director
Alberto Cavalcanti

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: The First Gentleman

The First Gentleman is a 1948 British historical drama film directed by Alberto Cavalcanti, and starring Jean-Pierre Aumont, Joan Hopkins, and Cecil Parker. It portrays the relationships and marriage of George, Prince Regent and his tense dealings with other members of his family such as his only child Princess Charlotte and his younger brother Frederick, Duke of York. It was also released as Affairs of a Rogue.The film is based on a play, The First Gentleman by Norman Ginsbury, which was staged in London in 1945, starring Robert Morley as the Prince Regent and Wendy Hiller as Princess Charlotte.

Production

Vernon Sewell wanted to make the film but Morley refused to appear in it. "He would sell the rights but he wouldn't make the film. Without Bob the thing was worth nothing."

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