description Princess O'Rourke Overview
Princess O’Rourke is a 1943 romantic comedy film directed by Norman Krasna. The movie stars Olivia de Havilland and Robert Cummings, and earned Krasna an Academy Award for his original screenplay. It features Charles Coburn in a supporting role.
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info Princess O'Rourke Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1943 |
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Why is Princess Maria stranded in Princess O'Rourke?
Princess Maria takes a sleeping pill before a flight and becomes stranded in New York when bad weather interrupts the journey. Pilot Eddie O'Rourke looks after her without initially knowing she is royalty.
Who plays Princess Maria and Eddie O'Rourke?
Olivia de Havilland plays Princess Maria, and Robert Cummings plays American pilot Eddie O'Rourke. Charles Coburn appears as Maria's uncle, who is concerned with arranging a politically suitable marriage.
Did Princess O'Rourke win an Academy Award?
Yes. Norman Krasna won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the film, which he also directed.
Why is Princess O'Rourke sometimes compared with Roman Holiday?
Both stories pair an incognito European princess with an ordinary American and build romance from her temporary escape from royal obligations. Princess O'Rourke was released in 1943, a decade before Roman Holiday.
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