ROMANCE . 1956 . 1h 52m . 6.8/10

The Swan_

Princess Beatrice's days of enjoying the regal life are numbered unless her only daughter, Princess Alexandra, makes a good impression on a distant cousin when he pays a surprise visit to their palace. Prince Albert has searched all over Europe for a bride and he's bored by the whole courtship routine. He is more interested in the estate's dairy than Alexandra's rose garden. And then he starts playing football with the tutor and Alexandra's brothers. Invite the tutor to the ball that night and watch how gracefully Alexandra dances with him.

Starring Grace Kelly, Alec Guinness, Louis Jourdan
6.8/10
Rating
1h 52m
Runtime
1956
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Princess Beatrice's days of enjoying the regal life are numbered unless her only daughter, Princess Alexandra, makes a good impression on a distant cousin when he pays a surprise visit to their palace. Prince Albert has searched all over Europe for a bride and he's bored by the whole courtship routine. He is more interested in the estate's dairy than Alexandra's rose garden. And then he starts playing football with the tutor and Alexandra's brothers. Invite the tutor to the ball that night and watch how gracefully Alexandra dances with him.

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Cast
Grace Kelly stars as Princess Alexandra in The Swan.
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Year context
The Swan was released 70 years ago in 1956.
Overview
Princess Beatrice's days of enjoying the regal life are numbered unless her only daughter, Princess Alexandra, makes a good impression on a distant cousin wh...
The Swan is a Romance, Drama, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 52m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
112 min (1h 52m)
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (32 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Swan about?
Princess Beatrice's days of enjoying the regal life are numbered unless her only daughter, Princess Alexandra, makes a good impression on a distant cousin when he pays a surprise visit to their palace. Prince Albert has searched all over Europe for a bride and he's bored by the whole courtship routine. He is more interested in the estate's dairy than Alexandra's rose garden. And then he starts playing football with the tutor and Alexandra's brothers. Invite the tutor to the ball that night and watch how gracefully Alexandra dances with him.
How long is The Swan?
The Swan has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Who stars in The Swan?
The cast of The Swan includes Grace Kelly, Alec Guinness, Louis Jourdan, Agnes Moorehead, Jessie Royce Landis.
What is the rating of The Swan?
The Swan has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 32 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Romance Drama Comedy
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