His Majesty, the American

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His Majesty, the American ★★½ 1919

William Brooks (Fairbanks) is a young man whose heritage is unknown to him. It turns out he's an heir to a small European kingdom. When Brooks arrives in Alaine he discovers the war minister is trying to overthrow the present king. With his usual dash, our hero saves the day and also wins the hand of a beautiful princess. First picture released by United Artists studios, formed by Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Charles Chaplin, and D.W. Griffith. 100m/B VHS . Douglas Fairbanks Sr., Marjorie Daw, Lillian Langdon, Frank Campeau; D: Joseph Henabery.