Trivia

Many of the novel's subplots, including the full backstory of Miles Hendon, are omitted from this adaptation to save time.

This musical adaptation of the Mark Twain tale was first produced on an off-Broadway stage in 1962.

Unlike most film adaptations of The Prince and the Pauper, this version casts two similar-looking boys as the title characters, rather than casting identical twins, or using film tricks to clone a single actor.

This movie takes place in late January 1547.

Kenny Morse was nearly 18 when he played Prince Edward. The historical figure was only 9 years old when the story took place, and did not live to be 18.