Forbidden Hours
A Drama of Human Hearts under Ermine Robes.
1928 · 60 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, Romance
Set in the fictitious European kingdom of Balanca, Prince Michael IV is being coerced, by his advisers, to marry a young woman of royal blood. However, he has fallen for a peasant.
Directed by Harry Beaumont · Written by A.P. Younger
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Ramon Novarro His Majesty, Michael IV -
Renée Adorée Marie de Floriet -
Dorothy Cumming Queen Alexia -
Edward Connelly Prime Minister -
Roy D'Arcy Duke Nicky - M Mitzi Cummings Princess Ena
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Alberta Vaughn Nina
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