The Swan (film)

The Swan is an American film directed by Charles Vidor from 1956. Was used as master of the same play by Franz Molnar.

Action

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Albert intends to visit the tiny ( fictional ) Principality distant relative. There one begins in anticipation of the state guest with hectic preparations, because the daughter of the house, Princess Alexandra, is to be married to the Crown Prince. After his arrival and an extended recovery sleep but Albert is exclusively his own interest and spend time among other things, football and bass violin playing. Alexandra, it acknowledges, however, hardly a glance.

Annoyed by the ignorance of the Prince, developed the resolute mother, Princess Beatrix, a plan: When a ball in honor of his highness another man her daughter intended to alert the court to provoke the attention of the prince. The choice falls on the handsome fencing instructor Dr. Nicholas Agi, which is then invited by Alexandra contrary to the social conventions to the feast.

Beatrix has no idea that the young man is secretly in love with Alexandra for a long time. Encouraged by her oncoming behavior, he confesses his feelings. Alexandra himself on fire in a stormy love in and is ready to elope with Nicholas. When he learns that true game was driven with him, he also turns deeply hurt and angry and insulted by Alexandra from even Prince Albert. The suddenly discovered but his affection for Alexandra, a shared future is now nothing in the way.

Background

  • In The Swan is a remake of the silent film from 1925 with Frances Howard and Adolphe Menjou, directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki. 1930 was another version under the title One Romantic Night in theaters.
  • The male lead was initially Rex Harrison and Joseph Cotten offered before Alec Guinness finally promised.
  • Grace Kelly had played the same role already on television ( broadcast by CBS on June 9, 1950).
  • The exterior shots were taken in the U.S. state of North Carolina around the Biltmore House in Asheville and at Lake Junaluska.
  • To boost the business, MGM waited with the release of the film until the wedding date of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier on April 18, 1956 During the American public -. The social event electrified - the box office filled vigorously, the public interest in the German-speaking countries was rather low.
  • The film was started in German cinemas under the title Love Rental romance of a princess.

Reviews

" Substance and atmosphere of the slightly wistful piece were largely maintained and covered with light irony; excellent lead performances round out the appealing overall impression. "

" Grace Kelly loves, suffers, dances and cries always in white gloves, head erect, brittle transition. Neureichs dream of gentility, with plush and lace, tassels and Plempe garnished. "

" A witty and at the same time shiny told love story. "

Schwan 1956 in film Screenplay John Dighton Dore Schary Film score Joseph Ruttenberg Robert L. Surtees John Dunning (film editor) Fictional film Biltmore Estate Asheville, North Carolina
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