Aired Friday 1 November, 2:45pm - 5:00pmon London Live

A King in New York (1957)

Comedy drama

King Shahdov is forced into exile by revolutionaries. He finds fame in New York, until he speaks out against anti-Communist witchhunters. A sparkling satire filmed in England, this was Chaplin's first film after leaving America.

Country
United Kingdom
Cast and crew
  • Charles ChaplinDirector
  • Charles ChaplinKing Shahdov
  • Dawn AddamsAnn Kay
  • Oliver JohnstonAmbassador Jaume
  • Maxine AudleyQueen Irene
  • Jerry DesmondePrime Minister Voudel
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