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Romance with a Double Bass

197440mRobert Young

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A bassist shows up early for the betrothal ball of a beautiful princess, and whiles away the time having a dip in the river. The princess is doing the same, unbeknownst to the bass player, but when someone steals their clothes, the bass player helps the princess to preserve her dignity by transporting her back to the castle in his bass case, and along the way they discover they have feelings for each other. Based on a short story by Anton Chekhov.

ComedyRomance
PrincessMusicianArranged MarriageOrchestraSkinny DippingClass DifferencesHidingRussian MusicOrchestra ConductorRoyal Wedding

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What is Romance with a Double Bass (1974) about?

A bassist shows up early for the betrothal ball of a beautiful princess, and whiles away the time having a dip in the river. The princess is doing the same, unbeknownst to the bass player, but when someone steals their clothes, the bass player helps the princess to preserve her dignity by transporting her back to the castle in his bass case, and along the way they discover they have feelings for…

Who stars in Romance with a Double Bass?

Romance with a Double Bass stars John Cleese (Smychkov), Connie Booth (Princess Costanza), Graham Crowden (Count Alexei), Freddie Jones (Maestro Lakeyich), Jonathan Lynn (Leader of the Orchestra). The film was directed by Robert Young.

How long is Romance with a Double Bass?

Romance with a Double Bass has a runtime of 40 min and premiered in 1974.

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