Movie · 1951
Is The Prince Who Was a Thief based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Prince Who Was a Thief is based on the book A Prince Who Was a Thief by Theodore Dreiser (1927).
The movie was released in 1951.
The book behind The Prince Who Was a Thief
A Prince Who Was a Thief
by Theodore Dreiser · first published 1927
1927 short story by Theodore Dreiser.
Common questions
Is The Prince Who Was a Thief based on a book?
Yes. The Prince Who Was a Thief is based on the book A Prince Who Was a Thief by Theodore Dreiser (1927).
Who wrote the book The Prince Who Was a Thief is based on?
A Prince Who Was a Thief was written by Theodore Dreiser and first published in 1927.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read A Prince Who Was a Thief before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Theodore Dreiser's books
- A Place in the Sun (film, 1951)
- An American Tragedy (film, 1931)