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Princess Margaret is travelling incognito to elope with her true love instead of marrying the man her father has betrothed her to. On the high seas, her ship is attacked by pirates who know her identity and plan to kidnap her and hold her for a king's ransom.
In the 17th century, a bumbling actor named Sylvester theatorically impersonates a butler to a visiting princess and her father, the King of Spain. He becomes embroiled in a plot involving pirates and hidden treasure, all while trying to woo the princess and avoid a notorious pirate captain.
A lavish Technicolor musical comedy, 'The Princess and the Pirate' was a box office success and generally well-received for its slapstick humor, vibrant visuals, and Bob Hope's signature comedic performance. While not considered a cinematic masterpiece, it is remembered as a fun and entertaining swashbuckling romp typical of Hollywood's Golden Age.
Praised for its energetic Technicolor and elaborate sets.
Bob Hope's comedic timing and one-liners are a major draw.
Seen as a lighthearted and enjoyable escapist adventure.
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The film's elaborate pirate ship set was a significant construction for its time, contributing to the movie's impressive visual scale and spectacle.
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I'll admit that it has always puzzled me that war-weary American troops could ever have been entertained by Bob Hope. His so-called "zany" humour always struck me as being contrived and obvious. This film, however, does go some way to contr...