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The King
The king is a juvenile dolt who tries the patience of the shrewish queen. While she's in the throne room awaiting him, he's outside playing with guns, drilling his soldiers, and dallying with the wife of a new minister. The queen catches him kissing her, her husband figures out that something fishy is going on, and the king tries his best to proceed with his plans for a night out. The queen contrives to keep him cuffed in the bedroom: king, queen, minister, and coquette end up in a game of musical beds. Will his royal highness get his night out?
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Plot Summary
A young man inherits a ranch and becomes romantically involved with the daughter of his rival. When he is wrongly accused of theft, he must prove his innocence and win back the affections of his beloved. The film explores themes of love, loyalty, and overcoming adversity in a Western setting.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1930, contemporary critical reception is scarce and difficult to ascertain through modern databases. However, Julian Eltinge, a popular drag performer of the era, stars in a role that was unusual for the time, which may have garnered attention. The film itself is generally considered a minor work from the transition period between silent and sound cinema.
What Reviewers Say
A melodrama with comedic elements typical of its era.
Notable for featuring Julian Eltinge in a more conventional leading role.
Reflects the filmmaking conventions of the late silent film period.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The King' are virtually non-existent due to its age and obscurity. Any available information would likely be from specialized film archives or historical discussions rather than typical user reviews.
Fun Fact
Julian Eltinge, the film's star, was one of the most famous female impersonators in the world during the early 20th century, known for his elaborate stage shows and cross-dressing performances.
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