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Once Upon a Mattress

“The Broadway hit comes to the small screen with its original star!”

★ 9.0(1)19641h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Dave Geisel, Joe Layton
Release date: 1964-06-03
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Bob Banner Associates

Once Upon a Mattress — trailer

About Once Upon a Mattress

Once Upon a Mattress is a 1964 movie in the Comedy, TV Movie and Music genres, directed by Dave Geisel and Joe Layton, starring Carol Burnett, Jane White and Jack Gilford. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Once Upon a Mattress in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Once Upon a Mattress is a musical comedy with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. The musical story of THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA, this television adaption of the 1959 Broadway hit was videotaped in black and white in front of a live audience and featured Burnett, Bova, Gilford, and White from the original Broadway cast, as well as new principals Bill Hayes as the Minstrel, Shani Wallis as Lady Larken and Elliott Gould (in his first appearance on any screen) as the Jester. Due to the reduced running time of 90 minutes, several songs and scenes were either cut or shortened. The conflict concerning Sir Harry and Lady Larkin was downplayed so that they were married in secret.

Cast

Carol Burnett

Princess Winnifred

Jane White

Queen Aggravain

Jack Gilford

King Sextimus

Joseph Bova

Prince Dauntless

Elliott Gould

Jester

Shani Wallis

Lady Larken

Bill Hayes

Minstrel

Jack Fletcher

Wizard

Kellie Brytt

Lady Rowena

Donna Monroe

Lady Lucille

Marian Haraldson

Lady Myrthr

Corinna Manetto

The Nightingale

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Once Upon a Mattress in United Kingdom?+

Once Upon a Mattress is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Once Upon a Mattress on Netflix?+

Once Upon a Mattress is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Once Upon a Mattress?+

Once Upon a Mattress has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Once Upon a Mattress?+

Once Upon a Mattress stars Carol Burnett, Jane White, Jack Gilford, Joseph Bova and Elliott Gould.

When did Once Upon a Mattress come out?+

Once Upon a Mattress is a 1964 movie directed by Dave Geisel and Joe Layton.

What genre is Once Upon a Mattress?+

Once Upon a Mattress is Comedy, TV Movie, Music and Romance film.

Who directed Once Upon a Mattress?+

Once Upon a Mattress was directed by Dave Geisel and Joe Layton.