The Prince and the Showgirl_
"SOME COUNTRIES HAVE A MEDAL FOR EVERYTHING"
An American showgirl becomes entangled in political intrigue when the Prince Regent of a foreign country attempts to seduce her.
Starring
Marilyn Monroe, Laurence Olivier, Sybil Thorndike
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
The Prince and the Showgirl was released 69 years ago in 1957.
Overview
An American showgirl becomes entangled in political intrigue when the Prince Regent of a foreign country attempts to seduce her.
The Prince and the Showgirl is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 55m.
CAST (20)
Marilyn Monroe
Elsie
Laurence Olivier
The Regent
Sybil Thorndike
The Queen Dowager
Richard Wattis
Northbrook
Jeremy Spenser
King Nicolas
David Horne
The Foreign Office
Harold Goodwin
Call Boy
Gladys Henson
Dresser
Jean Kent
Maisie Springfield
Charles Victor
Theatre Manager
Daphne Anderson
Fanny
Vera Day
Betty
GO
Gillian Owen
Maggie
Esmond Knight
Hoffman
PH
Paul Hardwick
Major Domo
Rosamund Greenwood
Maud
Andreas Malandrinos
Valet with Violin
ML
Margot Lister
Lottie
Aubrey Dexter
The Ambassador
Maxine Audley
Lady Sunningdale
STUDIOS (2)
Warner Bros. Pictures
Marilyn Monroe Productions
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
115 min (1h 55m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (191 votes)
Popularity
1
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Prince and the Showgirl about?
An American showgirl becomes entangled in political intrigue when the Prince Regent of a foreign country attempts to seduce her.
How long is The Prince and the Showgirl?
The Prince and the Showgirl has a runtime of 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Who stars in The Prince and the Showgirl?
The cast of The Prince and the Showgirl includes Marilyn Monroe, Laurence Olivier, Sybil Thorndike, Richard Wattis, Jeremy Spenser.
What is the rating of The Prince and the Showgirl?
The Prince and the Showgirl has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 191 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance