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The Prince and the Pauper

1920 · 75 min Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Alexander Korda's early German adaptation of Mark Twain's historical fiction novel about two young boys who are born on the same day and identical in appearance but of very different origin: Edward the Prince of Wales son of Henry VIII and Tom Canty the son of an lowly pauper.

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Original Title Prinz und Bettelknabe
Year 1920
Country Austria
Genre Drama
Director Alexander Korda
Runtime 75 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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Alexander Korda constructs this silent adaptation, relying on Twain's timeless premise to explore the stark contrasts of class and identity. The film builds its tension through visual storytelling, contrasting the oppressive grandeur of the palace with the chaotic vitality of the slums.

What lingers after the final reel is a poignant inquiry into freedom and constraint. The prince and the pauper each discover the gilded cage of the other's existence. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Alexander Korda

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