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The Swan (1956)

★ 6.4Approved113 minDirector: Charles Vidor

1956 film by Charles Vidor

The Swan is a 1956 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Charles Vidor from a screenplay by John Dighton. It is a remake of the 1925 silent film of the same name, itself based on the play of the same name by Ferenc Molnár.

The film stars Grace Kelly, Alec Guinness, and Louis Jourdan, with Agnes Moorehead, Jessie Royce Landis, Brian Aherne, Leo G. Carroll, Estelle Winwood, and Van Dyke Parks in supporting roles. The film was released the day Kelly became princess consort of Monaco.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Swan about?
The Swan (1956) — 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 w
Is The Swan based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Swan scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.