Soldiers of the King

Name: Soldiers of the King
Director: Maurice Elvey
Genre: Music, Comedy
Released: 1933-03-13
Duration: 77 min
Cast: Cicely Courtneidge, Edward Everett Horton, Anthony Bushell, Dorothy Hyson

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1933 · 77 min · Music · Comedy · TMDB 8.0/10

Overview

When Cicely Courtneidge's mother (also played by Miss Courtneidge, albeit in heavy makeup), retires, Cicely succeeds as Queen of the Marvellos, a family of music-hall performers. However, when young Dorothy Hyson begins an affair with a young soldier, Miss Courtneidge is trapped between her responsibilities and memories of her affair years ago with another young soldier.

Directed by Maurice Elvey

Cast

Cicely Courtneidge — Jenny Marvello / Maisie Marvello
Edward Everett Horton — Sebastian Marvello
Anthony Bushell — Lt. Ronald Jamieson
Dorothy Hyson — Judy Marvello