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 Royal Scandal, A (1945)
IMDB rating: 7.10
Plot: Catherine The Great had been portrayed by Mae West, Elizabeth Bergner, Marlene Dietrich, and Pola Negri. She lived to be 67 years old. Amazing, if we are to believe her amorous ways. Lubitsch was to have directed this, but he became ill and the reins were handed to Preminger, with Ernst looking over his shoulder and making sure that Otto’s customary heavy hand was somewhat lightened. The ancient Biro/Lengyel play “Czarina,” which had been used as the basis for other movies about the Russian queen, was adapted this time by Mayer and Frank, veteran screenwriters who knew what they were doing. To Bankhead’s St. Petersburg castle comes Eythe, a young cavalry officer who has ridden for days to tell her of a coup planned by two generals. Eythe admits that he has plenty of energy left despite the travel, so Bankhead requests that he return later that night for a “private interview.” Eythe is handsome, albeit a bit sappy, but he must have some ability in the lovemaking department, because his rise to the rank of general is rapid. Eythe is soon in love with Baxter, a virginal woman who is a lady in waiting. Bankhead falls hard for Eythe, and, when she learns that he is affianced to Baxter, the young woman is sent away. Eythe is heartbroken but still owes allegiance to his queen, so he helps overcome the plot to dethrone her. Bankhead is so happy at what he’s done, she allows Eythe and Baxter to reunite while she finds new thrills in the arms of Price, the French ambassador. With all of the sleeping around Bankhead does, it’s a wonder any state business ever got done in the years when Catherine was Great. A few laughs, but Bankhead chews up the scenery and the pacing is off a beat. Lubitsch had filmed this as FORBIDDEN PARADISE in 1924.
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Directors: Lubitsch Ernst
Actors: Coburn Charles,Eythe William,Price Vincent,Auer Mischa,Ruman Sig,Sokoloff Vladimir,Rasumny Mikhail,Baratoff Paul,Beday Eugene,Brecher Egon,Carter Harry,Chaliapin Jr. Feodor,De Linsky Victor,Comedy,Drama,
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whats the point of the queen and the royal family?
what’s the point of the queen of england? what does she actually do? how does she actually make a difference?
i mean, there’s always scandals about politicans overspending or taking advantage of their perks. And then you have this silly old lady who shakes hands at a parade, knights a few people… basically done a day of work in her whole life, and some this life of luxury is completely justified by the taxpayer.
Should I even bother to correct all your mistakes?
Fine, I will.
There hasn’t been a Queen of England since 400 years ago! She’s the Queen of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland and the Commonwealth.
You know how many Royal Engagements just Prince Charles carried out last year????? 560! How many more than you? Let’s see…. 560 more. Princess Anne, better known as the Princess Royal? 534. The Queen? 417. Prince Philip? 354. Nothing? Reconsider.
Next you’ll say she’s completely powerless. Completely powerless? She’s head of the Armed Forces, meaning she tells the Armed Forces when they go to war. As a constitutional monarch, the Sovereign is required to assent to all Bills passed by Parliament, on the advice of Government ministers. She’s also head of the Churches of England and Scotland.
They are still around for all of the reasons I stated above. What would happen if we had a President? Of course they aren’t going to carry out more than 2400 engagements every year. The charities would fall. Engagements that help lots, such as a bombing in a city or something that the Royals go and talk to the family of the killed people; the President will most certainly not visit those families.
Please, everyone, stop asking this kind of questions. I respect that you have an opinion, just take our (the Royalists) opinions into consideration, and don’t scoff at why we have a monarchy. I just said plenty of good options on why we should have one, and there will be plenty more stated above and below my answer.
| May 03, 2009
Mistake # 1 the last Queen of England was Queen Anne in the 1700’s. Mistake # 2 politicians are not part of Royalty.Your so called question is nothing more than a rant,which, BTW is against Yahoo guidelines.The Queen of the UK is 83 years old and is still working,I doubt you will be at that age.I suggest you do some research before posting further questions, this may prevent you from making a fool of yourself.
solara437 | Apr 30, 2009
The Queen of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has a similar role to the US President;
She is head of the armed forces,
She is head of the Church of England,
She guides and advises the Prime Minister (Government),
She has the power to close Parliament if she needs to,
All laws have to go through her,
She represents the nation and entertains foreign heads of state.
The President is really just an overseer the same as the Queen as he"cannot directly introduce legislation", it is the government under him that has the power.
Leopald | Apr 30, 2009
Someone asks a variation of this question every day although your phrasing is cruder than most. There is no sign that you’ve done any research at all.
Paco | Apr 30, 2009
http://www.royal.gov.uk does a great job of explaining the Constitutional Monarchy and the role that the Queen plays in it.
"Monarchy is the oldest form of government in the United Kingdom.
In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State. The British monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. This means that, while The Sovereign is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament.
Although the British Sovereign no longer has a political or executive role, he or she continues to play an important part in the life of the nation.
As Head of State, The Monarch undertakes constitutional and representational duties which have developed over one thousand years of history. In addition to these State duties, The Monarch has a less formal role as ‘Head of Nation’. The Sovereign acts as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognises success and excellence; and supports the ideal of voluntary service."
The Queen’s role is to :
Perform the ceremonial and official duties of Head of State, including
representing Britain to the rest of the world;
Provide a focus for national identity and unity;
Provide stability and continuity in times of change;
Recognise achievement and excellence;
Encourage public and voluntary service.
I am American and I do not consider the Queen to be a " silly old lady;" I dare say that she does a lot more than you do a day.Here is her daily routine:
http://www.royal.gov.uk/HMTheQueen/DayIn TheLife/Queensworkingday.aspx
I suggest you read it and find out that the Queen works very hard,I dare day,accomplishing more that you do each day.I know that she works harder than I do!
Clo | Apr 30, 2009
The pro royals claim that "she works hard", and "does a lot for charity". Give me millions of pounds, for nothing, and I’ll open a few bridges and wave to people out the window all you like. Promise!!
Piltdown Man | May 01, 2009
In the first place she is not a ’silly old lady’. Not only is that ageist it is inaccurate. Queen Elizabeth II is an extremely knowledgeable and well travelled lady who is as sharp as a tack, doesn’t suffer fools gladly and has a great sense of humour.
In the second place, she is not supported by the taxpayer.She is paid by Parliament from the Civil List. Not one penny of tax-payers money goes towards this.
At age 83 she puts in a gruelling 16 hour day of official duties 6 days a week. This hardly counts as ‘knighting a few people’.
As a young wife and mother, fifty years ago, she swore, at her coronation, to do her duty and serve the British people for the rest of her life and she has done just that. Not for four years but her whole life.
And, Boy, don’t the Royal palaces and all those ‘parades’ bring in the tourist dollars!
freebird | May 01, 2009
You mean Queen of the UK. The Queen continues to work today. Not many people work at her age and she is likely work into her 90s. I think she has done more days work than you will ever do.
Its her job to oversee what the government are doing and will dissolve Parliament if its there’s any need. She will take over governing the country for a maximum of 30 days while an election is being held after she has dissolved parliament. She will also guide the PM on issues. She replies to members of the public who have concerns about the country and she will address them to the PM. Parliament send her documents everyday which needs to be signed by her for her approval. She also has the power to declare wars.
The Queen doesn’t take advantage of her perks unlike politicians. The amount of money she receives is set by the government.
No name. | May 04, 2009
With you 100% on this matter ~
Years ago the royal family ruled the country ~they did a job ~ now they live dubious lives paid for by the over taxed tax payers ~ they know nothing about the real world or the people in it ~ they stand in their ivory tower pontificating to the country ~
manx_sue | May 04, 2009
| Aug 08, 2009
Gene Velazquez