A Prince of a King
A Prince of a King is a 1923 American silent historical adventure film directed by Albert Austin and starring Dean Riesner, Virginia Pearson and Eric Mayne.
Synopsis
In a kingdom in fifteenth century Italy, Duke Roberto overthrows the king and abandons his heir Gigi in the wilderness to die. However he is discovered by a troupe of Gypsy acrobats and emerges as their star performer. Back in the capital he is recognised by the former king's physician leading to the downfall of Roberto.Cast
- Dean Riesner as Gigi, the Prince
- Virginia Pearson as Queen Claudia
- Eric Mayne as King Lorenzo
- John St. Polis as Mario
- Josef Swickard as Urbano
- Mitchell Lewis as Andrea, the giant
- Sam De Grasse as Duke Roberto