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The Prince and the Poor (2/2)

Second and last part of the adaptation of Mark Twain's novel "The Prince and the Poor", directed by Marcel Cravenne. Tom Canty, whose surprising resemblance to the Prince of Wales made him take for him, becomes Edward VI on the death of King Henry VIII. As for the real prince, he is considered poor Tom. Covered in rags, he manages to escape the slum where John Canty locked him up and will shout the truth in front of the gates of Buckingham Palace. He is hunted and a good boy Miles Hendon takes him under his

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  • Originally Aired October 27, 1960
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network ORTF
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Name Type Role
Mark Twain Writer
Claude Santelli Writer
Jean-Paul Roussillon Guest Star
Jacques Castelot Guest Star
Claude Piéplu Guest Star
Jean-Pierre Marielle Guest Star
Marcel Cravenne Director