The Royal Bed (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1931, The Royal Bed is a comedy film directed by Lowell Sherman, running about 75 minutes. “Year's Sparkling Comedy Sensation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The hapless king of a small European nation must put up with a domineering queen, a daughter who wants to elope with her boyfriend, a peasant revolt and a scheming general.
Who’s in it. The Royal Bed stars Lowell Sherman as King Eric VIII, Mary Astor as Princess Anne, Anthony Bushell as Freddie Granton and Hugh Trevor as Crown Prince William of Grec, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Royal Bed has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV and MGM Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Royal Bed page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Royal Bed tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Royal Bed (1931)?
- In US, The Royal Bed is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Royal Bed worth watching?
- The Royal Bed holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Royal Bed?
- The Royal Bed stars Lowell Sherman, Mary Astor, Anthony Bushell, Hugh Trevor and Nance O'Neil.
- When was The Royal Bed released?
- The Royal Bed was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.