The King Steps Out

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The King Steps Out

Released May 12, 1936

1h 25m

Musical

Romance

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In this musical, Princess Helena (Frieda Inescort) is slated to marry her cousin Emperor Franz Josef (Franchot Tone) even though she's in love with another man. Her sister Princess Elizabeth (Grace Moore) decides to follow her to Vienna in an attempt to sabotage the wedding, traveling incognito as a dressmaker. Unexpectedly, Princess Elizabeth and the Emperor fall in love. If Elizabeth's father intercedes and stands up to his obstinate wife, order may finally be restored to the royal family.

Ann Ross

Maclean's Magazine

Pictorially The King Steps Out is charming.

Jul 22, 2019

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Pleasant operetta with "Miss" Grace Moore directed by Josef von Sternberg (!).

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Josef von Sternberg

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Grace Moore

Cissy

Franchot Tone

Emperor Franz Josef

Walter Connolly

Maximilian

Frieda Inescort

Princess Helena

William Perlberg

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Director: Josef von Sternberg
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Genre: Musical, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 12, 1936, Wide
Runtime: 1h 25m
Sound Mix: Mono

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