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In 1937, the WB, capitalizing on Errol Flynn’s spectacular performances in CAPTAIN BLOOD and THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE, cast him in four films, with varying degrees of success. The best, by far, was William Keighley and William Dieterle’s production of the Tag Twain classic, THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER, where he supported current WB ‘discoveries’ Billy and Bobby Mauch, portraying London urchin Tom Canty and his look-alike, Prince Edward Tudor. The twins were gifted, young (12 at the time of the filming) actors, with a Freddie Bartholomew-like quality of engrossing innocence, and they gave this version of the oft-filmed sage a sense of reality that split-screen performances by a single actor could never do.
The epic is an bright one, as young Canty, inspired by his mother and a local priest to dream of a finer life than his father, an ill-tempered beggar (Barton MacLane) could provide, sneaks onto the grounds of Buckingham Palace. There, he meets young Prince Edward, who is thrilled to meet a boy his possess age…and, after cleaning him up a bit, is astonished to spy that the pair could pass as twins. Edward decides this is a golden opportunity to gape what life outside the Palace is really like, so, against Canty’s misgivings, the two exchange clothing, and the Prince leaves…creating far more of an uproar than either boy could ever imagine!
Canty is soon considered ‘mad’, as he insists he is not Edward, and the Prince, abused and ridiculed by Tom’s father, is unceremoniously thrown off the Palace grounds when he attempts to return, by a disbelieving Captain of the Guards (Alan Hale, in the first of 12 films he’d get with his friend, Errol Flynn) . The ambitious Earl of Hertford (the always shining Claude Rains) investigates Canty’s claim, and realizes, after interviewing the Captain, that the boy is telling the truth, giving him a golden opportunity to pick power. Ordering the Captain to collect and demolish the Prince, the Earl then threatens to slay Canty if he doesn’t obey his commands.
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Things grow desperate for the young Prince, as he attempts to evade his murderous ‘father’ on the streets, until Miles Hendon (Flynn), a playful but good-natured ‘soldier-for-hire’ comes to his abet. Offering his protection to the lad, Hendon thinks him a bit balmy, as well…until events (the child’s distinct despair over the death of Henry VIII, the Palace search party, and a sword duel with the Captain, where Flynn KILLS Alan Hale!!!) convince him otherwise. Then it becomes a accelerate against time to smuggle the steady King into the Coronation, before Canty is crowned, and the Earl assumes “the Power slack the Throne”.
Blessed with a gifted cast, including incredible character actor Montagu Treasure as the dying Henry VIII, the film offers a truly exceptional film regain by Erich Wolfgang Korngold (who would eventually expand the theme into a symphonic work) . Audiences have always been surprised that Errol Flynn’s role is not larger, but as a faithful Twain adaptation, the focus had to be on the two boys, and not on the impoverished soldier. Flynn had fun playing Hendon, and the Mauch twins were nothing less than ample as the leads.
With THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD less than a year away, and Errol Flynn’s star continuing to ascend, the WB had every reason to celebrate, and THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER is a pleasure to witness, to this day!
The Prince & The Pauper is based on the remarkable loved Designate Twain classic. In a nutshell, the dwelling centers around twins, one the nasty heir to the English throne, a other a begger with a heart of gold. When the two accidentally snide paths they become best friends and secretly trade places, powerful to the chagrin of one of the king’s advisors (Claude Rains) who is plotting to waste the heir and catch over himself. Enter into this fray a fortune hunter (Errol Flynn) who vows to position everything accurate for king, country and a healthy financial reward. It all ends pleasantly enough in a sword and swashbuckling sort of plan.
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WARNER HOME VIDEO gives us a resplendent looking transfer that is determined to please. The gray scale has been impeccibly balanced with solid blacks and very nice renderings of heavenly detail. Sure scenes demonstrate a touch of edge enhancement and a hint of pixelization, but nothing that will distract from this visually attractive film adaptation. The sound elements are somewhat disappointing by inequity. The main title sequence in particular sounds as though the music track was discovered under a rock. Nevertheless, dialogue – for the most allotment – is presented at an adequate listening level with only the slightest of pops, scratches and vow.
EXTRAS: An essay and theatrical trailer – Great DEAL!
BOTTOM LINE: The Prince & The Pauper is a visually gorgeous movie that, although straying somewhat from Twain’s new intent, is nevertheless faithful enough to remind us why his name continues to be among America’s greatest literary talents. The transfer is solid. I recommend this DVD!
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