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The Prince and the Showgirl
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The Prince and the Showgirl

film by Olivier [1957]
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The Prince and the Showgirl is a 1957 film directed by and starring Laurence Olivier, who also directed it. The film also stars Marilyn Monroe. It is based on the play The Sleeping Prince by Terence Rattigan.12

The story centers on a fictionalized account of the relationship between a visiting Balkan prince and a showgirl in London during the coronation of King George V in 1911. Monroe plays the showgirl, Elsie Marina, and Olivier plays Prince Charles of Carpathia. The film explores themes of class, ambition, and romance, with Monroe's character navigating the complexities of high society and her own desires. While Monroe received some critical attention for her performance, the film is often remembered for the on-set tensions between the two stars due to their differing acting styles and approaches.2

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