The Crown Prince's Double

The Crown Prince's Double

1916 · 50 min · Drama

A prince, aiming to avoid an unwanted marriage, hires an American as a double to evade his pursuing father.

Directed by Van Dyke Brooke · Written by Gilbert Patten

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