My Friend the King_
Taxi driver Jim befriends Ruritanian child King Ludwig while the latter is on a visit to London. A plot is afoot by sinister forces to kidnap Ludwig, and Jim becomes caught up in the drama. After the child is abducted Jim uses all his ingenuity, including cross-dressing as a Countess and becoming involved in a car chase, to rescue him from his captors.
Starring
Jerry Verno, Robert Holmes, Tracy Holmes
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
My Friend the King was released 94 years ago in 1932.
Overview
Taxi driver Jim befriends Ruritanian child King Ludwig while the latter is on a visit to London. A plot is afoot by sinister forces to kidnap Ludwig, and Jim...
My Friend the King is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 47m.
CAST (8)
Jerry Verno
Jim
RH
Robert Holmes
Captain Felz
TH
Tracy Holmes
Count Huelin
EP
Eric Pavitt
King Ludwig
PL
Phyllis Loring
Princess Helma
Luli Deste
Countess Zena
HS
H. Saxon-Snell
Karl
VF
Victor Fairley
Josef
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What is My Friend the King about?
Taxi driver Jim befriends Ruritanian child King Ludwig while the latter is on a visit to London. A plot is afoot by sinister forces to kidnap Ludwig, and Jim becomes caught up in the drama. After the child is abducted Jim uses all his ingenuity, including cross-dressing as a Countess and becoming involved in a car chase, to rescue him from his captors.
How long is My Friend the King?
My Friend the King has a runtime of 47 minutes (0h 47m).
Who stars in My Friend the King?
The cast of My Friend the King includes Jerry Verno, Robert Holmes, Tracy Holmes, Eric Pavitt, Phyllis Loring.
GENRES (1)
Comedy