Romance with a Double Bass

Romance with a Double Bass

61% | Jan 01, 1974 | Comedy, Romance

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.

Featured Cast

Robert Young
Director
Anton Chekhov
Short Story

Cast

Smychkov
John Cleese
Smychkov
Princess Costanza
Connie Booth
Princess Costanza
Count Alexei
Graham Crowden
Count Alexei
Maestro Lakeyich
Freddie Jones
Maestro Lakeyich
Leader of the Orchestra
Jonathan Lynn
Leader of the Orchestra

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