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The Prince and the Pauper is a 1981 American animated musical adventure comedy-drama film produced by Paramount Cartoon Studios and released by Paramount Pictures. It is the 25th film produced by the studio. Loosely based on the novel of the same name by Mark Twain, it was directed by George Burke and Lana Ponce. Featuring the voices of Frankie Avalon, Lisa Maxwell, and Jim Cummings, the film tells the story of two little kids who were born on the same day and are identical in appearance: Perrie, an orphaned pauper girl, and Prince Edward, son of King Henry VIII of England. When the two kids meet, they exchange identities and lives to see each other's lives while, unknowingly to them, the villainous herald and sorcerer Shire plans to take over England.
The Prince and the Pauper was released on November 20, 1981 and received positive reviews from critics, who praised its animation, musical score, voice performances and songs, but criticized the idea about a female pauper instead of a male pauper like in the original story. The film was a financial success, grossing $25.8 million worldwide on a $10 million budget during its initial run. In recent years, the film has garnered a cult following.
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Cast[]
- Frankie Avalon as Prince Edward, a prince who is the son of King Henry VIII of England.
- Lisa Maxwell as Perrie, an orphaned pauper girl
- Jim Cummings as Shire, a evil man who is King Henry's royal herald and sorcerer who is jealous over Prince Edward and plots to get rid of him and becoming king.
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Music[]
- Main article: The Prince and the Pauper/Soundtrack
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Home media[]
The Prince and the Pauper debuted on Super 8 film and several home video formats in 1982, including VHS, Betamax, CED Videodisc, Video8 and LaserDisc, which were distributed by Paramount Video. With a $90 purchase price in the US, the VHS version sold approximately 52,000 copies within the first few months. On November 17, 1989, the film was re-released on both VHS and LaserDisc in a new advertising campaign with lower retail prices. It was this new wide availability on video, as well as broadcasts on cable, that helpedThe Prince and the Pauper garner a cult following long after its theatrical debut. A 15th Anniversary VHS edition was released on November 19, 1996 under the Paramount Family Favorites label, alongside a LaserDisc release.
The film was released on DVD for the first time on July 20, 1999, which was reprinted numerous times in the ensuing years, both as a stand-alone release or bundled with other animated movies from Paramount. On December 18, 2001, a 2-disc DVD set called the "20th Anniversary Edition" was released under the Paramount Animation Collection label and included special features such as audio commentary from both individuals and an interview featurette. The film was also released on DVD on July 25, 2006 as a 25th Anniversary Edition, and later on Blu-ray on June 28, 2011. Both releases retained the special features of the 20th Anniversary Edition. On March 4, 2021, The Prince and the Pauper, along with other Paramount Animation films, was available on Paramount+.
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Transcripts[]
Main transcript[]
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Trailer transcripts[]
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