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Murder for Sale

1930 · Hanns Schwarz

His Royal Slyness

1920 · Hal Roach

1930

Year

1920

Germany

Country

United States

6.5

IMDb

6.3

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Cult Score

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Comedy, Musical

Genres

Short, Comedy

Hanns Schwarz

Director

Hal Roach

Robert Liebmann, Louis Verneuil

Writers

H.M. Walker

Ralph Arthur Roberts, Lilian Harvey, Hilde Woerner, Gertrud Wolle

Main Cast

Bertha Warnack, Joseph Hazelton, John Warnack, Gaylord Lloyd

Murder for Sale Synopsis

The young wife of a rich old husband is prevented of a fling by a gentleman-burglar, who falls in love to her.

His Royal Slyness Synopsis

An American book salesman (Lloyd) is persuaded to go to the kingdom of Thermosa to impersonate the Prince. He is greeted by a peasants' revolt before the real prince shows up to claim his throne and princess. The revolution succeeds, and the American is elected president of the new republic.

Verdict & Recommendation

"Murder for Sale" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "His Royal Slyness" offers its own unique cult appeal.

Suggested Watch:

Murder for Sale

Both films share

Comedy