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The King of Pelicania
Princess Lola has been exiled from her native Pelicania after one of her relatives usurped the throne. She is now the celebrated prima donna of the Revue Theatre, arousing rapturous applause from audiences night after night. However, the princess has her most devoted admirers behind the scenes. The young theatre doctor Ove Helmer loves her, and our two old friends, Pat and Patachon – one now a prompter at the theatre, the other a make-up artist – regard her with the warmest affection. When the princess finally gets the opportunity to return to her native Pelicania, Pat and Patachon are eager to come along to help her assert her position. As things progress, Patachon's striking resemblance to the country’s king has unexpected consequences. (stumfilm.dk)
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Plot Summary
As a silent film from 1928, specific plot details are scarce and often undocumented. It is presumed to be a comedic narrative, typical of the era, likely involving a fictional kingdom and humorous situations.
Critical Reception
Given the film's age and the nature of silent cinema from that period, comprehensive critical reception data is not readily available. Films from this era were often reviewed locally or in trade publications that are now difficult to access.
What Reviewers Say
Likely considered a lighthearted entertainment piece of its time.
Reviews, if any exist, would reflect the general appreciation for cinematic comedies of the late silent film era.
Audience reception is presumed to be positive for its intended comedic effect.
Google audience: Due to the film's age and classification as a silent film from 1928, there is no available data on Google user reviews or specific audience feedback.
Fun Fact
Silent films from the 1920s often relied heavily on exaggerated physical comedy and intertitles to convey dialogue and plot, making them unique viewing experiences compared to modern cinema.
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