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The Prince and the Pauper

1915 · 50 min Adventure
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

A poor boy named Tom Canty and Edward, the Prince of Wales exchange identities but events force the pair to experience each other's lives as well.

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Year 1915
Country United States of America
Genre Adventure
Director Edwin S. Porter
Runtime 50 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a classic adventure on the stark contrast between palace opulence and street poverty. It relies on the timeless doppelgänger theme to explore how costume and status shape identity in the eyes of society.

Those who tire of modern effects will find charm in this early cinematic romp with its chases, disguises, and rightful restoration. What lingers after is the simple moral that nobility is a matter of character, not birth. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Edwin S. Porter

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Perfect for a family matinee, best enjoyed with a sense of historical curiosity and appreciation for silent-era storytelling.

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