His Late Excellency (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film
Released in 1927, His Late Excellency is a comedy film directed by Wilhelm Thiele, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In the Ruritanian kingdom of Leuchtenstein, the old ruler has just died. His subjects are a bunch of intrigants, and his only real friend was the Baroness Windegg (Olga Tschechowa), a kind-hearted, witty, and very attractive woman, who however was not much loved by the Leuchtenstein upper class. And as these are only interested in getting better positions and other wealths after His Excellency's death, the baroness invents the story that the old ruler wrote his memoirs before his death, containing a lot of intimate, delicate and potentially embarrassing details about the Leuchtenstein dignitaries. Unsurprisingly, everyone is afraid about the details to be revealed. Only the successor to the throne, Prince Ernst Albrecht (Willy Fritsch) sees through the baroness' scheme, and as he is a lusty young man, he joins in her prank.
Who’s in it. His Late Excellency stars Willy Fritsch as Fürst Ernst Albrecht, Olga Tschechowa as Baronin von Windegg, Ernst Gronau as Alte Exzellenz and Max Gülstorff as Max Buxbaum, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Late Excellency page.
If you liked it. Fans of His Late Excellency tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch His Late Excellency (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for His Late Excellency change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in His Late Excellency?
- His Late Excellency stars Willy Fritsch, Olga Tschechowa, Ernst Gronau, Max Gülstorff and Lydia Potechina.
- When was His Late Excellency released?
- His Late Excellency was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.