A King in New York

1957 · 104 MIN · IMDB 7.0 · 9,247 VOTES · DIR. Charlie Chaplin

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Overview

A recently-deposed "Estrovian" monarch seeks shelter in New York City, where he becomes an accidental television celebrity. Later, he's wrongly accused of being a Communist and gets caught up in subsequent HUAC hearings.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,565 lines

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00:01:31 We want the head of Shahdov!
00:05:51 It's too late now, Your Majesty. The banks are closed.
00:12:45 King Shahdov brings to the States a vast fortune and his atomic plans
00:16:23 There's one thing we haven't discussed. Alimony.
00:20:36 To love, to love
00:24:46 And that's up to you.
00:28:32 Really! She certainly has it on the brain.
00:31:44 But actors need more than genius to succeed.
00:34:57 Thank you very much.
00:39:35 Call up Mrs Cromwell.
00:43:46 A commentary on current events.
00:46:32 If civilization is to survive we must combat power
00:49:53 Under no circumstances will I wear my crown.
00:54:17 This girl's trying to help.
00:57:29 We'll take a picture now with everything sagging
01:01:30 Like an old-fashioned song
01:07:33 Stop dallying, young man!
01:11:15 I'm sorry, Sir.
01:14:52 And those who have the courage to stand up are boycotted
01:17:53 educators, churchmen, writers and actors.
01:21:45 That won't set the world on fire either.
01:25:33 Ah, very good! Here.
01:31:23 Goodbye brother. I've got to go.
01:35:59 You know I'm very, very fond of you.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,565
Dialogue density15.0 lines / min
First line00:01:31
Final line01:35:59

Production Record

DirectorCharlie Chaplin
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes9,247