The Prince and the Showgirl
Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Laurence Olivier, Sybil Thorndike
Director: Laurence Olivier
Writer: Terence Rattigan
Producer: Milton H. Greene
The Prince and the Showgirl (originally titled The Sleeping Prince) is a 1957 British romantic comedy film starring Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier, who also served as director and producer. The screenplay written by Terence Rattigan was based on his 1953 stage play The Sleeping Prince. The Prince and the Showgirl was filmed at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire.
Trivia
- The film was produced and directed by Laurence Olivier.
- Marilyn Monroe had formed her own company, Marilyn Monroe Productions, through which she purchased the rights to Terence Rattigan's The Sleeping Prince.
- Olivier and Vivien Leigh had played the lead roles in the original London production of the play.
Filming Locations
- London
- Pinewood Studios
Previous Showings
2 Runs • 2 Festivals
707 tickets sold
All runs on record (2):
- July 18 - 19, 2012 · 315 ticketsSummer 2012w/ Carrie
- August 19 - 20, 2026 · 392 ticketsSummer 2026 including the Films of Marilyn Monroew/ Royal Wedding