The Queen catches the doltish King dallying with a lady in waiting. The queen contrives to keep him cuffed in the bedroom: king, queen, minister, and coquette end up in a game of musical beds.
You should probably watch this if you have twenty minutes to kill and you like seeing a grown man act like a confused toddler. If you want a serious historical drama, The King is going to make you very angry. It’s one of those early sound shorts where everyone is shouting because they aren't sure where the microphones...
publicity
publicity
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
James W. Horne
James W. Horne
Community
Log in to comment.
"You should probably watch this if you have twenty minutes to kill and you like seeing a grown man act like a confused toddler. If you want a serious historical drama, The King is going to make you very angry. It’s one of those early sound shorts where everyone is shouting because they aren't sure where the microphones are hidden. Harry Langdon is the lead, and he’s playing his usual 'man-child' character, which is definitely an acquired taste. The plot is basically just a bedroom farce. The Ki..."
H.M. Walker
United States
