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The First Gentleman is a 1948 British historical drama film directed by Alberto Cavalcanti, and starring Jean-Pierre Aumont, Joan Hopkins, and Cecil Parker. It portrays the relationships and marriage of George, Prince Regent and his tense dealings with other members of his family such as his only child Princess Charlotte and his younger brother Frederick, Duke of York. It was also released as Affairs of a Rogue.The film is based on a play, "The First Gentleman" by Norman Ginsbury, which was staged in London in 1945, starring Robert Morley as the Prince Regent and Wendy Hiller as Princess Charlotte.
Original Release
03/15/1948
US Release
02/17/1949
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jean-Pierre Aumont | Prince Leopold of Saxe-Cobourg / Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg |
| Joan Hopkins | Princess Charlotte |
| Cecil Parker | The Prince Regent |
| Margaretta Scott | Lady Hartford |
| Jack Livesey | Edward |
| Ronald Squire | Mr. Brougham |
| Athene Seyler | Miss Knight |
| Anthony Hawtrey | Sir Richard Croft |
| Hugh Griffith | Bishop of Salisbury |
| Gerard Heinz | Dr. Stockmar |
Directors
Writers
Norman Ginsbury, Reginald Long, Nicholas Phipps
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jean-Pierre Aumont | Prince Leopold of Saxe-Cobourg / Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg |
| Joan Hopkins | Princess Charlotte |
| Cecil Parker | The Prince Regent |
| Margaretta Scott | Lady Hartford |
| Jack Livesey | Edward |
| Ronald Squire | Mr. Brougham |
| Athene Seyler | Miss Knight |
| Anthony Hawtrey | Sir Richard Croft |
| Hugh Griffith | Bishop of Salisbury |
| Gerard Heinz | Dr. Stockmar |
| George Curzon | Duke of York |
| Betty Huntley-Wright | Princess Elizabeth |
| Tom Gill | Prince William |
| Lydia Sherwood | Princess Augusta |
| Frances Waring | Queen Charlotte |
| Amy Frank | Princess Caroline |
| Joan Young | Mrs. Griffiths |
| Melissa Stribling | Lady Conyngham |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Joseph Friedman | Producer |
| Ivan Lassgallner | Producer |
