The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper

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The Prince and the Pauper

1909

0h 11m

3.5(1 votes)

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Comedy

Overview

Extremely condensed version of the Mark Twain story of a royal heir and his poor doppelganger trading places.

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5 members

Acting

Cecil Spooner

The Prince / The Pauper

Cecil Spooner

Acting

Charles Ogle

Unknown Role

Charles Ogle

Writing

Mark Twain

(as Samuel Clemens)

Mark Twain

Acting

Mabel Trunnelle

Unknown Role

Mabel Trunnelle

Acting

William Sorelle

Unknown Role

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