The Swan
Originally released in 1956. The Swan is a romance/drama film. directed by Charles Vidor.
Starring Grace Kelly, Alec Guinness, and Louis Jourdan
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Grace Kelly
as Princess Alexandra
Alec Guinness
as Prince Albert
Louis Jourdan
as Dr. Nicholas Agi
Agnes Moorehead
as Queen Maria Dominika
Jessie Royce Landis
as Princess Beatrix
Brian Aherne
as Father Carl Hyacinth
Leo G. Carroll
as Caesar
Estelle Winwood
as Symphorosa
Van Dyke Parks
as George
Christopher Cook
as Arsene
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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 pal...
Who directed The Swan?
The Swan was directed by Charles Vidor.
How long is The Swan?
The Swan has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Swan released?
The Swan was released on April 26, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Swan?
The main cast of The Swan includes Grace Kelly, Alec Guinness, Louis Jourdan, Agnes Moorehead, Jessie Royce Landis.