The Swan (1956)
The Swan is a 1956 romance movie directed by Charles Vidor, with a running time of 1h 52m. It stars Grace Kelly, Alec Guinness and Louis Jourdan.
Princess Beatrice's days of enjoying the regal life are numbered unless her only daughter, Princess Alexandra, makes a good impression on a distant cousin when he pays a surprise visit to their palace. Prince Albert has searched all over Europe for a bride and he's bored by the whole courtship routine. He is more interested in the estate's dairy than Alexandra's rose garden. And then he starts playing football with the tutor and Alexandra's brothers. Invite the tutor to the ball that night and watch how gracefully Alexandra dances with him.
Quick answers
What is The Swan about?
Princess Beatrice's days of enjoying the regal life are numbered unless her only daughter, Princess Alexandra, makes a good impression on a distant cousin when he pays a surprise visit to their palace. Prince Albert has searched all over Europe for a bride and he's bored by the whole courtship routine. He is more interested in the estate's dairy than Alexandra's rose garden. And then he starts playing football with the tutor and Alexandra's brothers. Invite the tutor to the ball that night and watch how gracefully Alexandra dances with him.
When was The Swan released?
The Swan was released on 26 April 1956.
How long is The Swan?
The Swan runs 1h 52m.
Who made The Swan?
The Swan was directed by Charles Vidor.
Where can I watch The Swan?
The Swan is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The Swan
Cast
- Grace Kelly as Princess Alexandra
- Alec Guinness as Prince Albert
- Louis Jourdan as Dr. Nicholas Agi
- Agnes Moorehead as Queen Maria Dominika
- Jessie Royce Landis as Princess Beatrix
- Brian Aherne as Father Carl Hyacinth
- Leo G. Carroll as Caesar
- Estelle Winwood as Symphorosa
- Van Dyke Parks as George
- Christopher Cook as Arsene
- Robert Coote as Capt. Wunderlich
- Doris Lloyd as Countess Sibenstoyn