Princess O'Rourke (1943)

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A princess finds love with a regular American Joe in this patriotic romantic comedy. A European diplomat (Charles Coburn) is named an ambassador to the U.S., and when he relocates to Washington D.C., he's accompanied by his niece, Princess Maria (Olivia de Havilland). Maria's uncle hopes that she'll… More A princess finds love with a regular American Joe in this patriotic romantic comedy. A European diplomat (Charles Coburn) is named an ambassador to the U.S., and when he relocates to Washington D.C., he's accompanied by his niece, Princess Maria (Olivia de Havilland). Maria's uncle hopes that she'll meet an eligible American bachelor during her visit, since potential husbands are in short supply at home. Maria tires of her uncle's attempts at matchmaking, and when he suggests that she take a side trip to San Francisco, she leaps at the chance. However, Maria has a fear of flying, and when she's given tranquilizers to settle her nerves, she passes out in mid-flight. Maria is down for the count when bad weather forces the flight to return to Washington, and pilot Eddie O'Rourke (Robert Cummings) volunteers to put her up for the night. When Maria comes to, she's struck by Eddie's decency and charm, and it's love at first sight for them. However, Maria's uncle was hoping for someone higher up the social ladder than a pilot, and the lovebirds have an uphill battle getting him to consent to their wedding. No one seems sure if it's actually President Franklin D. Roosevelt appearing in the film's final scenes or just an impersonator, but apparently FDR's dog Fala did actually play himself. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By: Norman Krasna
Written By: Norman Krasna
Genres: Romance, Classics, Comedy

In Theaters: Oct 23, 1943 Wide
Studio: Warner Bros.

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Cast

            Olivia de Havilland as Princess Maria

            Robert Cummings as Eddie O'Rourke

            Charles Coburn as Uncle

            Jack Carson as Dave

            Jane Wyman as Jean

            Harry Davenport as Supreme Court Judge

            Gladys Cooper as Miss Haskell

            Minor Watson as Mrs. Washburn

            Nan Wynn as Singer

            Curt Bois as Count Peter de Chandome

            Ray Walker as G. Man

            David Clyde as Butler

            Nana Bryant as Mrs. Mulvaney

            Nydia Westman as Mrs. Bower

            Ruth Ford as Clare Stillwell

            Julie Bishop as Stewardess

            Frank Puglia as Greek

            Rosina Galli as Greek's Wife

            Ferike Boros as Mrs. Pulaski

            Dave Willock as Delivery Boy

            John Dilson as Elevator Man

            Edward Gargan as Stranger

            Harry C. Bradley as Couple

            Roland Drew as Dispatcher

            Jo Gilbert as Truck Driver Woman

            Bill Kennedy
            
            Vera Lewis
            
            Frank Mayo as Businessman

            Jack Mower
            
            Christian Rub as Janitor

            Mary Field as Clara Stilwell

            Bill Edwards as Switchboard Operator
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