Soldiers of the King (1933)

8.0/10 77 min Music Comedy

Overview

When Cicely Courtneidge's mother (also played by Miss Courtneidge, albeit in heavy makeup), retires, Cicely succeeds as Queen of the Marvellos, a family of music-hall performers. However, when young Dorothy Hyson begins an affair with a young soldier, Miss Courtneidge is trapped between her responsibilities and memories of her affair years ago with another young soldier.

Cast

Cicely Courtneidge

Jenny Marvello / Maisie Marvello

Edward Everett Horton

Sebastian Marvello

Anthony Bushell

Lt. Ronald Jamieson

Dorothy Hyson

Judy Marvello

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