The Mudlark (1950): Cast & Plot
The Mudlark is a 1950 drama directed by Jean Negulesco, starring Irene Dunne as Queen Victoria, Andrew Ray and Patricia Davidson. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Jean Negulesco
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mudlark About?
The premise of The Mudlark without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
At last it’s here! It’s 1875 and a young street urchin wants to see Queen Victoria…
The Mudlark Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- beggar
- mourning
- benjamin disraeli character
- prince albert character
- queen victoria character
- seclusion
- river thames
- windsor castle
- orphan
- cameo
- widow
- tower of london
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- social reform
- parliament
- obligation
- neglected child
- husband wife relationship
- great britain
- child welfare
- historical event
The Mudlark Cast & Characters
Irene Dunne leads the cast as Queen Victoria, with Andrew Ray as Wheeler, the mudlark and Patricia Davidson as A Maid in Windsor Castle. Directed by Jean Negulesco; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jean Negulesco
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Irene Dunne as Queen Victoria - Andrew Ray as Wheeler, the mudlark
- Patricia Davidson as A Maid in Windsor Castle
- Constance Smith as Kate Noonan
Also Starring in The Mudlark
· 20 more- Finlay Currie John Brown
- Alec Guinness Benjamin Disraeli
- Joe Cunningham Member of Parliament
- Grace Denbeigh-Russell Queen's Maid
- Beatrice Campbell Lady Emily Prior
- Marjorie Fielding Lady Margaret Prior
- Anthony Steel Lieutenant Charles McHatten
- Ernest Clark Hammond
- Howard Lang Footman (uncredited)
- Howard Douglas Broom
- Vi Kaley Mrs. Feeney
- Raymond Lovell Sergeant Footman Naseby
- Wallace Bosco MP
- Nicholas Amer Servant
- Michael Brooke Prince Albert
- George Dillon Jailer
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- Peter Drury Sentry
- Peter Dunlop Footman
- Pamela Arliss Princess Christian
- John Fitchin Footman
More from Jean Negulesco
More films directed by Jean Negulesco: Hello-Goodbye, The Invincible Six, The Pleasure Seekers and Jessica.
The Mudlark Plot Summary
What happens in The Mudlark from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A young boy named Wheeler, played by Andrew-Ray, is a starving orphan living on the streets. One day, he discovers a cameo depicting Queen Victoria, portrayed by Irene Dunne. Although he doesn’t recognize her, someone explains that she is the “mother of all England”, a phrase that sparks Wheeler’s curiosity. Interpreting this literally, he decides to visit Windsor Castle to see her for himself.
Full summary
The whole story of The Mudlark, scene by scene
The Mudlark Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Mudlark.
How Well Do You Know The Mudlark?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Mudlark Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Un monello alla corte d'Inghilterra” and “Der Dreckspatz und die Königin”.
- Also known as
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- Un monello alla corte d'Inghilterra
- Der Dreckspatz und die Königin
- Беспризорник
- O Garoto e a Rainha
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mud, Victoria the Great and Victoria.
The Mudlark FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Mudlark, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mudlark?
The Mudlark runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Mudlark released?
The Mudlark was released on October 3, 1950.
Who directed The Mudlark?
The Mudlark was directed by Jean Negulesco.
More films by Jean Negulesco Who is in the cast of The Mudlark?
The Mudlark stars Irene Dunne as Queen Victoria, Andrew Ray as Wheeler, the mudlark and Patricia Davidson as A Maid in Windsor Castle, among 24 credited actors.
Does The Mudlark have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mudlark has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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