The movie is ancient…. 1952! A tiny European country which for years has survived financially only through evading its bills and smuggling is finally facing bankruptcy, when a rich American agrees to save the place by buying it. But before, the deal is closed, he dies. His nearest relative and heir turns out to be a young woman with high ethical and democratic standards, but no experience with money, or affairs of state, or Europe. A charming young English visitor helps her to muddle through. Comedy and romance follow.
Penny Princess was filmed in Catalonia, the first British production to be filmed in Spain.
Connor got a kick out of the opening titles…”The producers wish to thank the citizens of Lampidorra for not speaking Lampidorran – thus saving the expense of English subtitles. “
