Mr. Imperium (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1951, Mr. Imperium is a drama, romance and music film directed by Don Hartman, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A pretty singer/dancer is becoming an actress whereas the playboy crown prince is becoming a monarch. The both will have their clandestine romance interfered with by their changing circumstances.
Who’s in it. Mr. Imperium stars Lana Turner as Fredda Barlo, Ezio Pinza as Mr Imperium, Marjorie Main as Mrs. Cabot and Barry Sullivan as Paul Hunter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Mr. Imperium has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Imperium page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Imperium tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Imperium (1951)?
- In US, Mr. Imperium is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. Imperium worth watching?
- Mr. Imperium holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Imperium?
- Mr. Imperium stars Lana Turner, Ezio Pinza, Marjorie Main, Barry Sullivan and Debbie Reynolds.
- When was Mr. Imperium released?
- Mr. Imperium was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.