The King's Cup
The King's Cup

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The King's Cup

1933
Movie
76 min
English

'Romance set around the famous air race in which a girl helps a nervous pilot to victory.' (British Film Institute)

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Director: Albert RayGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In 19th-century England, a young woman of humble origins finds herself drawn into the orbit of royalty. She navigates the complex social strata and the expectations placed upon her as she becomes entangled with a prince. Her journey is marked by societal pressures, personal desires, and the challenges of love across class divides.

Critical Reception

This film appears to have received limited critical attention and contemporary reviews are scarce. It is generally categorized as a minor melodrama of its era. Audience reception data from this period is not readily available.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often cited as a melodramatic piece characteristic of early sound films.

  • Features a somewhat predictable narrative arc concerning social mobility and romance.

  • Performances are typical of the era, with limited notable depth.

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Fun Fact

Alice White, the lead actress, was a popular starlet in the early 1930s, known for her vivacious screen persona, though 'The King's Cup' was not one of her most prominent roles.

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