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… 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
- Directed By
- Norman Krasna
- Written By
- Norman Krasna
- Genres
- Romance, Classics, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Oct 23, 1943 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Bros.
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Cast
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Olivia de Havilland
as Princess Maria
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Robert Cummings
as Eddie O'Rourke
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Charles Coburn
as Uncle
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Jack Carson
as Dave
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Jane Wyman
as Jean
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Harry Davenport
as Supreme Court Judge
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Gladys Cooper
as Miss Haskell
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Minor Watson
as Mrs. Washburn
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Nan Wynn
as Singer
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Curt Bois
as Count Peter de Chandome
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Ray Walker
as G. Man
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David Clyde
as Butler
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Nana Bryant
as Mrs. Mulvaney
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Nydia Westman
as Mrs. Bower
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Ruth Ford
as Clare Stillwell
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Julie Bishop
as Stewardess
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Frank Puglia
as Greek
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Rosina Galli
as Greek's Wife
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Ferike Boros
as Mrs. Pulaski
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Dave Willock
as Delivery Boy
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John Dilson
as Elevator Man
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Edward Gargan
as Stranger
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Harry C. Bradley
as Couple
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Roland Drew
as Dispatcher
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Jo Gilbert
as Truck Driver Woman
- Bill Kennedy
- Vera Lewis
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Frank Mayo
as Businessman
- Jack Mower
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Christian Rub
as Janitor
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Mary Field
as Clara Stilwell
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Bill Edwards
as Switchboard Operator
