Princess O'Rourke

1943
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1h 34m

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Olivia de Havilland, Charles Coburn, Jack Carson, Robert Cummings, and Jane Wyman in Princess O'Rourke (1943)

A pilot falls in love with a woman he believes is heading cross country to become a maid, little suspecting that she's actually a princess.A pilot falls in love with a woman he believes is heading cross country to become a maid, little suspecting that she's actually a princess.A pilot falls in love with a woman he believes is heading cross country to become a maid, little suspecting that she's actually a princess.

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6.7/10

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Won 1 Oscar
- 4 wins total

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Olivia de Havilland

Princess Maria
(as Olivia DeHavilland)

Robert Cummings

Eddie O'Rourke

Charles Coburn

Holman

Jack Carson

Dave Campbell

Jane Wyman

Jean Campbell

Harry Davenport

Supreme Court Judge

Gladys Cooper

Miss Haskell

Minor Watson

Mr. Washburn

Nan Wynn

Nightclub Singer

Curt Bois

Count Peter de Candome

Ray Walker

G-Man

Ernest Anderson

Messenger
(uncredited)

Julie Bishop

Stewardess
(uncredited)

Ferike Boros

Mrs. Anna Pulaski
(uncredited)

Harry C. Bradley

Matilda's Husband
(uncredited)

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Mulvaney
(uncredited)

Chester Clute

Mr. Mookle
(uncredited)

David Clyde

Grace
(uncredited)

Director
- Norman Krasna
Writer
- Norman Krasna
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8/10

Princess O'Rourke(1943)

A pilot falls in love with a woman he believes is heading cross country to become a maid, little suspecting that she's actually a princess.

Director: Norman Krasna Writer: Norman Krasna (original screenplay) Stars: Olivia de Havilland, Robert Cummings, Charles Coburn

Firstly, I have to comment that Olivia de Havilland looks absolutely beautiful in this movie. De Havilland really made this film shine! Norman Krasna wrote a delightful script that is played to the hilt by Olivia de Havilland ! Princess O'Rourke is a warm and heartfelt romantic comedy, a cute reversal of the Cinderella story with slight elements of slapstick, a good dose of wit, and some pretty cheeky and suggestive humor for 1943. The film's director, Norman Krasna, won an Academy Award for his clever screenplay. Princess marks Krasna's debut as a director . This is one of my favorite de Havilland films it is an under rated Romantic Comedy for sure. This is a hidden gem !

Princess O'Rourke isn't a well-known film , but it certainly has its charm. 8/10.

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Trivia
When the counterman asks Mary if she wants two sugars in her coffee and then proceeds to put only two pinches in her cup, this is a reference to war-time sugar rationing that contemporary audiences would have found amusing.

Goofs
Robert Cummings bumps into a standing President Franklin D. Roosevelt who was either confined to a wheelchair or could walk with braces with help while on someone's arm. His infirmity was not common knowledge to the American people.

Quotes
[two friends are piloting an airliner]
Dave Campbell: OK, son, take it.
Eddie O'Rourke: Is it hard, daddy?
Dave Campbell: Nothing of the sort.
Eddie O'Rourke: Well, what do I do first?
Dave Campbell: Just fiddle around, it'll come to you.

Connections
Referenced in Mr. Hitchcock Meets the Smiths (2004)

Soundtracks
Honorable Moon
Music by Arthur Schwartz
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin and E.Y. Harburg
Performed by Nan Wynn (uncredited)
[The performer sings the song at the Chinese restaurant]