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A tiny European country which for years has survived financially only through evading its bills and smuggling is finally facing bankruptcy, when a rich American agrees to save the place by buying it. But before, the deal is closed, he dies. His nearest relative and heir turns out to be a young woman with high ethical and democratic standards, but no experience with money, or affairs of state, or Europe. A charming young English visitor helps her to muddle through. Comedy and romance follow.

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Top billed cast

Yolande DonlanLindy Smith
Dirk BogardeTony Craig
A.E. MatthewsSelby
Reginald BeckwithMinister of Finance - Blacksmith
Mary ClareMaria
Edwin StylesChancellor - Cobbler
Kynaston ReevesBurgomaster - Policeman
Desmond Walter-EllisAlberto - Captain of the guard
Peter ButterworthJulien / Postman / Farmer
Raf De La TorreItalian Attache (uncredited)

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