The Princess Comes Across
1936, English. Directed by William K. Howard.
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A Swedish princess boards an ocean liner in Europe en route to an acting career in America and finds herself getting inconveniently attached to a bandleader returning home. To complicate matters, a blackmailer on board apparently knows she is not who she claims to be - and he has his sights set on other passengers with secrets of their own. In the meantime an escaped killer has stowed away under someone else's identity, and is killing again to cover his tracks; five international police detectives on board are heading the investigation to find him. When evidence points to the princess and bandleader, they must find the killer themselves - before he finds them.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William K. HowardDirector
- Carole LombardPrincess Olga / Wanda Nash
- Fred MacMurrayKing Mantell
- Douglass DumbrilleLorel
- Alison SkipworthLady Gertrude
- George BarbierCaptain Nicholls
- William FrawleyBenton
- Porter HallDarcy
- Lumsden HareCragg
- Sig RumanSteindorf
- Mischa AuerMorevitch
- Bradley PageThe Stranger
- Tetsu KomaiKawati
Details
- Released
- 22 May 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Francis Martin, Walter DeLeon, Philip MacDonald
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How long is The Princess Comes Across?
The Princess Comes Across runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Does The Princess Comes Across have a post-credits scene?
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The Princess Comes Across parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Princess Comes Across is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Princess Comes Across on?
The Princess Comes Across isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Princess Comes Across?
If you liked The Princess Comes Across, try Lady on a Train, It's a Wonderful World, Deathtrap.
Who directed The Princess Comes Across?
The Princess Comes Across (1936) was directed by William K. Howard and stars Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, Douglass Dumbrille.