The Royal Bed (1931)

Description

The Royal Bed is a 1931 American pre-Code 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 Queen’s Husband. It would be one of a handful of RKO pictures which was produced in both English and French language versions.

(Cast list as per AFI database)

• Gilbert Emery
• Lowell Sherman as King Eric VIII
• Mary Astor as Princess Anne
• Anthony Bushell as Freddie Granton
• Hugh Trevor as Crown Prince William of Grec
• Nance O’Neil as Queen Martha
• Robert Warwick as Premier and General Northrup
• Gilbert Emery as Phipps
• Alan Roscoe as Marquis of Birten
• Frederick Burt as Doctor Fellman
• Carrol Naish as Laker
• Desmond Roberts as Major Blent
• Nancy Lee Blaine as Lady in Waiting
• Lita Chevret as Lady in Waiting