Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper (2004): Cast & Plot
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper is a 2004 animated comedy directed by William Lau, starring Kelly Sheridan as Princess Anneliese / Erika (voice), Melissa Lyons and Julie Stevens. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- William Lau
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Mainframe Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper About?
The premise of Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This animated musical marks Barbie’s first full‑length feature, offering seven original songs that enhance a modern retelling of Mark Twain’s classic tale of mistaken identity. The story celebrates friendship and the transformative power of believing in oneself.
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper Cast & Characters
Kelly Sheridan leads the cast as Princess Anneliese / Erika (voice), with Melissa Lyons as Princess Anneliese (singing voice) and Julie Stevens as Erika (singing voice). Directed by William Lau; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Lau
- Kelly Sheridan as Princess Anneliese / Erika (voice)
- Melissa Lyons as Princess Anneliese (singing voice)
- Julie Stevens as Erika (singing voice)
- Mark Hildreth as King Dominick (voice)
Also Starring in Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper
· 16 more- Alessandro Juliani Julian (voice)
- Pam Hyatt Madame Carp (voice)
- Martin Short Preminger (voice)
- Kathleen Barr Serafina / Bertie (voice)
- Ellen Kennedy Queen Genevieve (voice)
- Jan Rabson Midas / Nack (voice)
- Garry Chalk Herve (voice)
- Brian Drummond Nick / Guard #1 (voice)
- Ian James Corlett Wolfie / Guard #3 (voice)
- Lee Tockar Ambassador Bismark / Guard #2 (voice)
- Colin Murdock Royal Scheduler (voice)
- Janyse Jaud Palace Maid (voice)
- Mark Luna King Dominick (singing voice)
- Heather Halley Narrator
- Roger Monk Minister (voice)
- Sara Niemietz End Song (singing voice)
More from William Lau
More films directed by William Lau: My Little Pony: Bridlewoodstock, Mighty Express: Mighty Trains Race, Monster High: Great Scarrier Reef and Monster High: Boo York, Boo York.
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper Plot Summary
What happens in Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a distant kingdom, a blonde princess Princess Anneliese and a brunette pauper named Erika are born at the same moment, setting the stage for a tale that blends royal duty with personal dreams. As years pass, Anneliese finds herself poised to be betrothed to the wealthy King Dominick in a bid to shore up the realm’s fragile treasury, even though her heart clearly leans toward her bright young tutor, Julian. Erika, meanwhile, works as an indentured servant at Madame Carp’s Dress Emporium, dreaming of a life beyond debt and fabric, hungry to sing and see the world beyond the palace walls.
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The whole story of Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper, scene by scene
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper Trailers & Videos
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Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper Also Known As
47 alternative titles, including “Barbie als de prinses en de pauper” and “Barbie as The Princess and the Pauper”.
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- Barbie als de prinses en de pauper
- Barbie as The Princess and the Pauper
- Barbie als 'Die Prinzessin und das Dorfmädchen'
- Barbie - de Prinses en de Bedelaar
- Barbie som Prinsessan och Tiggarflickan
- Barbie dans 'Coeur de Princesse'
- Barbie som 'Prinsessen og Tiggerpigen'
- Barbie ca 'Printesa si sarmana croitoreasa'
- Barbie en La Princesa y La Plebeya
- Barbie - Prinsessa Ja Kerjäläistyttö
- Barbie - Cœur de princesse
- Barbie a Princesa e a Aldeã
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- Barbie em a Princesa e a Aldeã
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- Barbie - Prinsessen og tiggerpigen
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- Barbie: Prinsessa ja Kerjäläistyttö
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- Barbie Princezna a švadlenka
- Barbie, a Hercegnő és a Koldus
- Barbie jako księżniczka i żebraczka
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- ברבי הנסיכה ובת הכפר
- 바비의 공주와 거지
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- Barbie: La Princesa y la plebeya
- Barbie în Prințesa și sărmana croitoreasă
- Barbie vào vai Công Chúa và Nàng Lọ Lem
- Barbė princesė ir elgeta
- باربي في دور الأميرة والفقير
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Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper?
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper released?
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper was released on September 28, 2004.
Who directed Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper?
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper was directed by William Lau.
More films by William Lau Who is in the cast of Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper?
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper stars Kelly Sheridan as Princess Anneliese / Erika (voice), Melissa Lyons as Princess Anneliese (singing voice) and Julie Stevens as Erika (singing voice), among 20 credited actors.
Does Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper have a post-credit scene?
No. Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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