The Royal Bed
The Royal Bed is a 1931 American PreCode American satirical comedy film produced by William LeBaron and distributed through RKO. The film was directed by and starred Lowell Sherman, along with Mary Astor and Anthony Bushell. The screenplay was adapted by J. Walter Ruben based on the 1928 play by Robert E. Sherwood titled The Queens Husband. It would be one of a handful of RKO pictures which was produced in both English and French language versions.
Meanwhile, the Premier and General Northrup Robert Warwick warn that a revolution is brewing. He wishes to execute large numbers of political prisoners, but cannot without the Kings signature. The Queen wholeheartedly approves of these stern measures. The King promises to attend to it, but after Northrup and the Queen leave, he orders his secretary to misplace the death warrants. Led by Laker Carrol Naish, the rebels rise up after Northrup gets Parliament to grant him dictatorial powers. Anne seizes the opportunity to try to flee with Granton, with her fathers approval. However, when she believes that the King is in real danger, she refuses to leave him.Doctor Fellman Frederick Burt, a moderate rebel leader, comes to see the King to demand his abdication, but agrees to stop the fighting in favor of negotiation. Then Northrup insists he is in charge now and laughs in derision when the King claims the people are stronger than Northrups army and navy. Next to arrive is Prince William. Despite his admission that he dislikes Anne, he is prepared to do his duty and go through with the wedding. Then Fellman and Laker show up. The King surprises Northrup by dismissing him from his service and putting Fellman in charge, ordering him to set up general elections as soon as possible. ........
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