Blucher One of the worst movies I've ever seen

Rijndri Load of rubbish!!

CommentsXp Best movie ever!

GarnettTeenage The film was still a fun one that will make you laugh and have you leaving the theater feeling like you just stole something valuable and got away with it.

Edgar Allan Pooh . . . against the Nazification of England. Twain was a big fan of the Tudors, contending that Henry VIII was more devious than Machiavelli in THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER. But Twain knew that ever since the Saxons had jumped onto the Anglos' backs, Britain was prone to being led astray by conniving Prussians, such as Lord Hertford (Claude Rains) in PAUPER. Though an American nearly rescued King Arthur in Twain's CONNECTICUT YANKEE, no Doughboys were around in 1066 to save the English bacon. Twain regarded the Tudors as the lesser evil following this "Norman Conquest," and approved of the Virgin Queen bequeathing the U.K. to the Stewarts. But Samuel Clemens foresaw with uncanny accuracy the Hanoverian Conspiracy, culminating with a bogus King Edward about to turn England over to Fascist rule. This happens at the end of PAUPER, just as it came to pass in Real Life during the 1930s (long after the book's release and Twain's death). Errol Flynn may be absent from the first hour--as well as the final ten minutes--of PAUPER, but Hitler's Hous of Hanover Henchpeople were very much present to film audiences of the 1930s. To paraphrase Shakespeare, "Rename your Hanover House of Horrors as you like it, Windsor--but it will still smell to High Heaven!"

TheLittleSongbird This version of The Prince and the Pauper had all the ingredients to be good, and it was, great even. Maybe some of the first half of the film takes a little too much time to get going, but everything else really shines. The sets and costumes are very handsome and colourful and the film is sumptuously photographed too. Korngold's score is superb, very sweeping and bombastic, I would go as far to say that it is almost as good as his score for The Adventures of Robin Hood which I have long considered one of the all-time greats in that regard. The dialogue is suitably witty, the swash-buckling itself is energetically and never clumsily choreographed and the story is as timeless as ever. Billy and Bobby Mauch are very endearing as the twins and although he doesn't appear until halfway through Errol Flynn is a gallant charismatic presence. Montagnu Love is a characterful and moving King Henry, but faring best are Claude Rains, doing urbane in a way not many other actors could do, and Alan Hale as a suitably villainous Captain. All in all, a great film, worth noting for Korngold's score, the production values and Rains. 9/10 Bethany Cox

wes-connors In the slums of 16th century London, young Billy Mauch (as "Pauper" Tom Canty) makes the most of his life as a beggar; though, he is beaten by his father, and thrown in the mud. Meanwhile, royal Bobby Mauch (as "Prince" Edward VI) lives a life of luxury; soon, he will replace father King Henry VIII on the throne. One evening, Pauper Mauch takes refuge from a storm on Prince Mauch's palace grounds. The look-alike boys meet, and strike up a friendship. Prince Mauch invites Pauper Mauch over to the palace, where the two become intrigued by their different lifestyles, and identical appearance. After they exchange clothing, they become separated, by happenstance. When nobody believes their stories, the boys are forced to assume each other's identities.This is a well-produced version of the Mark Twain classic. Sadly, the unevenly paced scenario does not produce the film classic which was, evidently, possible (considering those involved). The "Mauch Twins" and Claude Rains (as the Earl of Hertford) are especially strong in their portrayals; and, Erich Wolfgang Korngold's soundtrack should be noted. Don't expect to see top-billed Errol Flynn (as Miles Hendon) until later in the film, as a supporting player. Alan Hale, Barton MacLane, Henry Stephenson, and Montagu Love are also worth noting; but, the film's main strengths are Mr. Rains, Mr. Korngold, and the "Mauch Twins". ******* The Prince and the Pauper (5/5/37) William Keighley ~ Billy Mauch, Bobby Mauch, Errol Flynn, Claude Rains

didi-5 Those who hope to see a lot of Errol Flynn in this movie will be disappointed ... it is a good hour before he makes his appearance as Miles Hendon.The novel by Mark Twain looked at what might have happened if the future Edward VI was swapped for a beggar boy who looked identical, and what that might mean for the (simplified) political situation on the death of his father, Henry VIII.As Edward and the beggar, Tom Canty, identical twins Billy and Bobby Mauch are charming. Much better than the split screen versions in later remakes of the 60s and 70s. They were both good little actors as well, which helps in this story.Claude Rains excels as the villain of the piece, while Alan Hale, Eric Portman, and others make up the cast. Flynn himself is fun as Hendon, swashbuckling with the best.After 70 years this film has not dated one jot - highly enjoyable.