Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper (2004) Movie Script
Long ago, and far away,
in a village high on a mountaintop,
something amazing was occurring.
At the very same moment, two
identical baby girls were born.
One, a baby Princess.
The King and Queen were overjoyed.
Princess Anneliese would
have only the finest.
The second baby girl was named Erika.
Her parents loved her every bit as much
as the King and Queen loved the Princess.
But they worried.
They were so poor.
How would they be
able to care for their little daughter?
Many years passed.
The Princess learned her royal duties,
while Erika worked long and hard as a
seamstress for the spiteful Madame Carp.
With lives so different, it
wasn't surprising that the Princess
and the Pauper never met.
But fate decreed they would.
It all started at the Royal Mine.
When the miners informed the
Queen the gold had run out.
The widowed Queen was shocked.
The Kingdom was no bankrupt. How was
she going to take care of her people?
If only she could call on
her trusted advisor Preminger,
But he was away on a long journey.
She needed to do something quickly
to save the Kingdom.
But what?
And then it struck her.
Nearby lived a rich young
King who was seeking a wife.
Oh. We're late, late, late. We have 20
maximum 22 minutes for your royal fitting.
Then it's move, move, move. Your
speech at the Historical Society.
After that we have the
rush. And I mean rush
to the Horicortural Society Tea.
And then there's your math lessons, your
geography lessons, your science...
All my life I've always wanted
to have one day just for me.
Nothing to do and for
once nowhere I need to be.
With no lessons, Lords, or lunches,
Or 'to do' list in the way,
No one to say when to eat
or read or leave or stay
That would be the day
All my life I've always wanted
To have one day for myself
Not waking up with a pile
of work on every shelf.
With no hems in need of pressing,
and no sleeves in disarray,
No wedding gown with a
thousand stitches to crochet
And no debt to pay.
Madame Carp!
What do you think I'm running here?
A cabaret?
I would've said a debtor's prison.
Keep laughing. You'll be working
for me for another 37 years.
But I've already paid
off more than half.
But there's interest isn't there?
Your parents should've thought of
that before they borrowed so much.
- They did it to feed me!
- Their mistake.
- What would it be like to be...
- What would it be like to be...
- Free.
- Free.
Free to try crazy things
Free from endless IOU's
- Free to find
- Free to see
And marry whom I choose.
I'm so sorry, my darling,
but as you know, it is vital
you marry King Dominick.
It is the only way to
take care of our people.
I know. It's my duty.
Oh, and look!
Another engagement gift.
You would think that I'm so lucky
that I have so many things
I'm realizing that every
present comes with strings.
Though I know I have so little,
my determination's strong.
People will gather around
the world to hear my song.
Can I come along?
- Now I fear I'll never be
- Soon I will forever be
- Free!
- Free!
If I close my eyes I'd feel
myself fly up a thousand miles away
I could take flight
but would it be right?
My conscious tells me stay.
- I'll remain forever royal
- I'll repay my parent's debt
Duty means doing the things
your heart they well regret
But I'll never stop believing
She can never stop my schemes
There's more to living than gloves
and gowns and threads and seams
In my dreams
I'll be free!
Ok, what idiot put this in here?
Oh, that would be me.
Let us review, shall we?
We are stealing gold!
- Is this shiny?
- No.
- Valuable?
- No.
- Gonna make the boss happy?
- No.
Focus, Nick.
That's what you need. That and
a break.
Shh!
Why, hello.
Master Preminger, you're
back... here... early.
Hope you had a nice journey.
Here you are, sir. The last of
the gold from the Royal Mine.
- There's nothing left.
- Yeah, 'cos it's all yours!
Yes, it is, very much mine.
Finally!
I've been bowing, I've been scraping,
I've been lying like a rug
And for 10 long years I've
had to pay my dues.
But today I am escaping,
for the last hole has been dug
It was waiting there,
so how could I refuse?
I'm returning home a hero
who's discovered mighty wealth
and what better husband
could a Princess choose?
I'm the suitor who will suit her, bring
the Kingdom back to health,
and I'll wear the crown,
for how could I refuse?
Raise every glass
and rouse every cheer!
Praise that the reign
of Preminger is here!
Master in charge of all that I see
All hail me!
And by marrying the Princess
I get all that I desire,
Like a moat, an ermine
coat and palace views
Even though she treats me coldly,
it's a sign of inner fire
For inside she's thinking,
"How can I refuse?"
Right, except for
this one little problem, Boss.
- That's Prince Boss to you!
- Right, and
The Queen decided to marry her off
to the King of Dulcenia next week.
What?!
Making a decision without me?
Who does she think she is?
Uh, the Queen?
- You simpering simpleton!
- Well, she is the Queen!
She's got a crown, a scepter, and
sits in her great big fancy chair...
- and those...
- Silencio!
No! I won't let go!
This peasant's son won't turn and run
because the reckless royal chose another beau!
Ahh!
It's... a...
Temporary setback!
It's a momentary loss
But conveniently my ego doesn't bruise
And the moment that I get back
I will show them who's the boss
You can bet your bullion
there'll be no "I do"'s
Yes, suppose the girl goes missing
So the king says "au revoir"
Then I find her, bring her back,
and make the news
Then the Queen will be so grateful
That she'll pledge the heir to moi
And I'll humbly tell her
"How can I refuse?"
When our ceremony's over
I'll arise and take the throne
And that nitwit
Anneliese can kiss my shoe
For the Kingdom and the castle
will be mine and mine alone
If the crown should fit
then how can I refuse?
So... get..
ready with the roses and
stand by with the champagne
When you've got a brilliant
plan you never lose
Yes before the chapter closes
I'll be as big as Charlemagne
It's a thankless job... but
How can I refuse?
Enjoy it now, sister, 'cos it
ain't gonna be yours much longer.
Oh, please, having
delusions again, Midas?
Let's just say the throne's gonna
belong to my master, Preminger.
and anything belonging to him
ergo and ipso facto, belongs to me.
- You lose a tooth, Midas?
- My tooth?
No, no, not my tooth!
Ah you better hope you
got 9 lives, Serafina!
'Cos you're gonna need 'em all!
I am Ambassador Bismark, here
by invitation of the Queen.
King Dominick, you are
quite sure about this?
I am.
Come in!
Julian, perfect timing.
I classified this as iron pyrite.
Pretty, but not considered valuable.
- Commonly known as "fools gold".
- Well done, your Highness.
Your Highness? Why the sudden formality?
- It's just me.
- The Queen sent me.
Apparently the Ambassador has
arrived with a gift for you.
The Ambassador?
He's here already?
On behalf of King Dominick...
I present this engagement gift to you.
Oh! Thank you, Ambassador! Princess
Anneliese will be quite pleased.
May I enquire, Your Excellency, if
you've set a date for the wedding?
Will a week from today do?
Ah! Next week?
A most wise and thoughtful
decision, Your Majesty.
Excellent.
I will... er, send for King Dominick,
so that he may meet his new bride.
So happy.
Free to do whatever they want.
What do you think King
Dominick will be like?
Oh I'm sure he'll be... suitable.
Oh, I know it's the right thing to marry
him, but sometimes I wish... well...
Apparently he's a lover of music.
He plays 3 different instruments.
The dulcimer, the
trumpet, and the piano.
Anneliese...
you're going to need your cape.
I am?
Why?
There's nothing like some fresh
air and a change of scenery.
I wish it were that simple.
Come on, Serafina.
Ah, it feels so good to be
outside the castle walls.
Nobody knows who I am.
So, which one was your house?
More of a room, really.
We couldn't afford a house.
- Oh, I didn't mean...
- I know.
Third floor on the left.
Did all my studies there.
A perfect example of 'rosa centifolia'.
My favorite!
But, you knew that.
Mmm, that smells delicous.
I'll be right back.
Like a bird that
flies in the morning light
Or a butterfly in the spring
When your spirit rides
on the wings of hope
You'll find your wings
Let's go listen, Serafina.
For you're
always free to begin again
And you're always free to believe
May you find your place
and your heart become...
G'day.
Madame Carp!
Wait, I earned that!
And you owe me. Did you really think
you could make a living as a singer?
Get back to work, girl,
or there'll be trouble.
- What a beautiful song.
- Thanks.
My Mom taught it... to... me.
Whoa.
We could be sisters.
- What's your name?
- What's your name?
- You first.
- Please, call me Anneliese.
Anneliese? You have the
same name as the Princess.
- Well...
- Oh.
I'm Erika, Your Highness.
Aren't you supposed to
be inside the castle?
I'm savoring a first and last taste of
freedom before getting married next week...
to a total stranger.
At least you're not an indentured servant.
Indentured servant?
If I'd like to have my breakfast hot
Madame Carp will make me pay
And I have to fetch the eggs myself
And the barn's a mile away
It's cold and wet and still I get
An omlette on my plate
But in my head I'm back in bed
Snuggled up and sleeping late.
- Really?
- Really, but it's alright.
I mean, I'm used to it.
And you?
- Well...
- Well?
If I want some eggs I ring the bell
And the maid comes running in.
And she serves them on a silver tray
And she brings a cookie tin.
And while I eat, she rubs my feet
And strolling minstrels play
But I'd rather be in my library
reading science books all day.
- I'm just like you
- You are?
You're just like me
There's somewhere else we'd rather be.
Somewhere that's ours
Somewhere that dreams come true
Yes, I am a girl like you.
You'd never think that it was so
But now I've met you and I know
It's plain as day, sure as the sky is blue
That I am a girl like you.
So! You're a singer?
No, I work at Madame
Carp's penitentiary.
- Uh, I mean Dress Emporium.
- I love Madame Carp's Dresses!
I made the one you're wearing.
You made this? It's my favorite.
- The design looks so complicated!
- Oh, but it isn't, really...
First I choose a fabric from the rack
And I pin the pattern down
And I stitch it in the front and back
And it turns into a gown.
I wear the gown, without my crown
And dance around my room.
And imagine life without the
strife of an unfamiliar groom.
But I'd never let my Mother know.
I wouldn't want to disappoint her.
I completely understand.
- I'm just like you
- I think that's true
- You're just like me
- Yes, I can see
We take responsibility.
We carry through/ We carry through
Do what we need to do
Yes, I am a girl like you
I'm just like you/I'm just like you
You're just like me/You're just like me
It's something anyone can see
- A heart that beats
- A heart that beats
A voice that speaks the truth
Yes, I am a girl like you.
It's amazing!
Except for our hair.
We could be twins!
What about this birthmark?
Hm, no, I guess not.
Here, Your Highness.
It's... uncanny.
Serafina!
Wolfie!
- Look who's a long way from the Palace!
- Don't get any ideas, Midas.
- I don't get these nails filed for nothing.
- I'll take my chances.
I'm warning you, leave her alone!
Heh! Or you'll do what?
Spit a hairball at me?
Quite a big bark you have there, Rover!
Uh, it's uh, Wolfie.
Not Rover.
Well, thank you Wolfie,
not Rover.
My name's Serafina.
Uh, I haven't seen
you around here before.
I don't think we run in
the same circles, but...
perhaps we can change that.
- There you are.
- There you are.
Did I just hear your cat bark?
He has a style all his own.
I'm sorry, Your Highness,
we should be getting back.
One day you must sing
for us at the Palace.
Really?
I'll send someone for you.
I'll be at Madame Carp's.
Goodbye, Erika!
I won't forget.
Goodbye!
Come on, Wolfie.
Wolfie?
Cat got your tongue?
Come on, boy.
I may be dainty, but I'm still a feline!
We did it!
Let's go.
Come here, Nick.
Our job is to capture the Princess...
not her cat!
Right.
What'd we get the cat for?
Allow me to demonstrate, dimwit.
Serafina?
Serafina, where are you?
Serafina, come here
girl, come here kitty!
Serafina?
Well! That certainly wasn't called for.
- Ooo, are you okay?
- No, I am not okay!
My Mistress is inside with two hooligans,
and I've got dirt... dirt on my bum!
Who are you?
Herve.
Nice to meet you, Herve.
I'm Serafina.
I command you to unlock this door!
- Yes, Your Highness!
- Yes, Your Highness!
We're in charge here!
Right.
I knew that!
I can't believe they won't let me in there.
My Princess needs me.
I'm sure the boss will let her out.
What boss?
That boss!
Signed, sealed, and
delivered Master Preminger!
Does she know I'm behind this?
- No idea.
- Good!
Keep her here until the wedding
to King Dominick is cancelled.
Then we'll see who the Princess marries!
Oh, he is nasty!
Just like his dog.
Think you could get me up to the roof?
I do not know. It is pretty high up.
You can do this!
Trust me, Herve.
Just count to 3.
1, 2, 3...
Thank you, Herve.
A girl's got to do
what a girl's got to do!
Serafina?
I am simply not going to look at myself.
Anneliese.
Anneliese, Darling?
Are you here?
Where could she be?
She wasn't at breakfast.
Is that something on
her desk, Your Majesty?
Oh, a letter to me.
It says she's run away, so she
won't have to marry King Dominick!
Well this is dreadful!
We have to find her.
She could be hurt!
Well I'll send out search parties
at once, Your Majesty. I'm sure she...
...couldn't have gotten far.
Preminger, what would I do without you?
This is an outrage!
The most grievous insult!
I am sure we'll find her.
I insist we cancel the wedding if the
Princess does not return by the end of the day!
It doesn't add up.
Why would she run away?
Why don't you see for yourself.
Lilac?
- Where did you find this?
- On the Princess's desk.
Perhaps I can help you look for her.
Why don't you stick to
your books, schoolboy.
Wouldn't that be fun?
Lilac? She never scented
her stationary with lilac.
It was always rose.
Welcome, sir. Are you looking
for a gown for a special lady?
I can assure you, you will find only
the finest at Madame Carp's.
If I may, I would like to speak to
one of your seamstresses, Miss Erika.
I don't believe it!
The Princess sent for me!
- Oh, actually...
- I'm going to sing at the Castle... me!
- I came because...
- But, I'm not ready.
- I-I have to rehearse.
- If I could just...
I better change my dress. Ho-ho, what
am I talking about? I only have one dress!
Wait, isn't that why you're here?
I'm sorry, but no.
The Princess is missing and I
need you to help me find her.
Me?
Well what can I do?
Pretend to be
Princess Anneliese.
- Are you out of your mind?
- Just listen.
I suspect Preminger, the Queen's Advisor,
has taken the Princess off somewhere so...
...the Royal Wedding will be cancelled.
That's awful.
If you pretend to be the
Princess, just for a short while,
I can trick Preminger into
revealing where he's hiding her.
Pretend to be royalty?
I could get thrown in prison, or worse!
As can I but...
She's in real trouble, isn't she?
A girl like me...
Count me in.
Would you look at the size of this place!
- The likeness is remarkable.
- Except for my hair.
I've thought of that.
Wolfie!
Nice!
Blond in a box.
Um, Julian, we're missing
one teeny tiny detail.
I don't know a thing
about being a Princess.
Leave that to me.
It's all here in the Princess's
Book of Etiquette. Let's begin.
No nagging, bragging, sweating, fretting, slipping,
tripping, slurping, burping, twittering or frittering allowed.
Stay present, stay pleasant, stay proud.
To be a Princess
is to know which spoon to use
To be a Princess
is to own a thousand pairs of shoes.
To maintain a regal gait
leave the parsley on your plate
And be charming but detached
and yet amused.
To be a Princess
is to never be confused.
Do a pli and never fall
don't ever stray from protocol
All through the day
there's just one way you must behave
Do keep a grip and never crack
stiff upper lip and arch the back
Bend from above
and always wear your gloves, and wave.
Shoulders back and
tummy in and
Pinky out and
lift the chin and
Slowly turn the head from side to side.
- I see now.
Breathing gently, stepping lightly
Smile brightly, nod politely
Never show a thing you feel inside.
Glide.
To be a Princess
is to always look your best.
To be a Princess
is to never get to rest.
Sit for a portrait, never squirm.
Sleep on a mattress extra firm.
Speak and be clever
never at a loss for words.
Curtsy to every Count and Lord.
Learn how to play the harpsichord.
Sing lullabies and always
harmonize in thirds.
Thirds, thirds.
And... she has beautiful eyes
Your spirits rise when
she walks in the room.
I see.
Doors close and the chemistry grows.
She's like a rose
that's forever in bloom.
- Do a pli and don't
- Ever ever ever fall
- Never show dismay
- And be there when people call
Be prepared whatever royal life will bring
- Do keep a grip and don't...
- Ever ever ever crack
- Take a dainty sip
- Never ever turn your back
There's a time and place
and way for everything
To be a princess
Is to never make your bed
To be a princess
Is to always use your head
It is official, then.
Due to the disappearance of the Princess,
the wedding to King Dominick is cancelled.
Your Highness, wait!
May I present, Princess Anneliese.
Darling?
Anneliese?
Oh-hoh, you're back!
Where have you been?
I am sorry. I should not have run away.
Promise me you'll never do it again.
I still think we should cancel the wedding.
Yes, yes, but an agreement is an
agreement. The wedding is back on!
King Dominick is...
is, is due tomorrow!
Wonderful.
Uh, tomorrow?
And then, only a few short
days before the wedding.
Has anyone seen my spectacles?
If you'll excuse me,
I must be off to see to the...
ack!... arrangements.
Who let this mangey beast in here?
Everything alright, Preminger?
It soon will be.
What have you got there, boy?
From a silver fir tree.
What's Preminger doing
in the Western Forest?
Julian, wait! I want to hear all
about how you found Anneliese!
Ah... ah... of course, Your Majesty.
- Hey! I happen to know you've got a 5 of hearts.
- What do you mean you know?
- I saw it!
- You mean you cheated!
Yeah.
I mean, no!
Help, help!
Please, help me!
- Yes, Your Highness?
- What is it?
Hurry!
Ghost!
Get it!
Quick!
You're older, you get it!
You're closer, you get it!
It's got me!
Help!
- No, please!
- Well done, Serafina.
Go, go!
Let me in... you idiots!
Your Bossness,
everything is fine.
Fine, fine, fine, fine.
Just fine! See you soon.
How did she escape?
- Who?
- Who? The Princess!
You moron!
Idiot!
The Princess is here.
Sleeping!
Aren't you sleeping, Princess?!
Yes. I'm sleeping.
Now, boss, you don't want
to wake her up, do you?
She's a Royal...
She's a Royal, all right,
a royal pain in the behind!
Who interrupts my slipper?
Slumber, you bonehead!
Slumber, right!
I knew that.
Get out of that bed!
I can figure out how the
Princess escaped you two.
But why didn't she tell the
Queen she'd been captured?
Hmm, something's odd. I must solve
this Princess puzzle if I'm to be King.
King?
Preminger?
- Looking for something, Julian?
- How can you be King?
You're the tutor. You're
supposed to have all the answers.
Come here, Serafina.
- Who goes there?
- Princess Anneliese!
If you're the Princess, I'm the King.
- But, I am the Princess.
- Really?
Then how come I just saw the
Princess eating dinner with the Queen?
What Princess?
- Now move along before I lost my temper.
- You are speaking to Princess Anneliese!
- Let me through!
- I said move along!
Now!
We'll find help in here.
- What are you doing here?
- I beg your pardon!
Not another word!
You're coming with me!
Not done yet? If you weren't such a...
lazy... cow... those dresses would...
...be finished by now.
How dare you speak to her that way!
How dare I?
H- h-how dare I?!
Just who do you think you are?
Princess Anneliese!
That's a hoot!
You've got to change a lot more
than your hair to look like the Princess.
Why me and the Princess are
close, personal friends.
Oh really?
Now, shut up and get back to work!
I'm warning you, if you're going to
treat your seamstresses this way,...
...we'll take our Royal business elsewhere.
You're warning me?
We'll see your attitude change by morning.
You're not coming out until every dress...
...is finished... Erika!
Erika?
- Locked in again!
- Erika?
That is you, isn't it?
"Made exclusively by Madame Carp".
If Wolfie can slip and in and out,
I'm sure your pretty little
Serafina can do it too.
It's up to you now, Serafina.
Take this to the Castle. When somebody
reads the label, it'll lead them here.
This is going to be a long night.
I thought I was dreaming, but I'm not.
Shh! Wolfie, we've gotta, you
know, act like we live here!
We can't give ourselves away.
Be a Princess!
Be a Princess!
Come in.
Did I hear a dog, Your Majesty?
Should I call the Royal Dogcatcher?
Ah, no, no.
Dog?
Everything is fine.
- Your breakfast, Your Highness.
- Really? In bed?
As always.
Oh yes. Of course.
Thank you.
Look at all this food!
Want some?
- Oh I-I couldn't, Your Highness!
- But there's enough to feed an army!
- Come on, take some.
- I, uh, thank you, um, m'lady.
I'll draw your bath. Would you like
bubbles, mineral salts, or lavender oil?
Everything!
You're going to just tell her that
you disguised yourself as a page?
Are you sure that's wise, King Dominick?
No, I'm not sure. But
I have to be honest.
I think she'll understand. I didn't want
to marry a stranger any more than she did.
I may never come out.
What's wrong, Wolfie?
Are you sick?
Something in your throat?
Wait a minute.
Are you trying to meow?
Oh oh, huh.
I can see it when you're feeling low
You can't hide that from me
You're no status quo calico
So why keep trying to be?
'Cause you're more than that
You're a doggish cat
I wish you could see the you I see
No.
I say, if you bark celebrate it
Make your mark
Serenade it
Noah's ark
Shoulda had a cat like you
And if what you are
Is a strange you
Doesn't mean
You should change you
Only means
You should change your point of view
Princess Anneliese?
Hey, feline
You fetch just fine
To thine ownself be true
Your bow wow's
The cat's meow
It's how I know you're you
You don't need the bows or tiara
Bid your woes sayonara
Trust your nose
'Cause it knows the way to go
When you
Chase your tail You're enchanting
Spirits sail
When you're panting
When you wail
You're a rover, Romeo
There is not
One hair of you
That I would rearrange
I love you the way you are
And that will never change
That will never
change.
That's my boy!
There, this one's finished!
Uh, sort of...
Please, Your Highness,
you don't have to do this!
I can't let you do it all by yourself.
How am I going to do this?
Everyone will know I'm a fake.
They'll throw me in the
dungeon in two seconds flat!
Oh Julian, where are you?
Why aren't you here?
Your most beautiful, Highness.
What's this stupid cat doing here?
- He belongs to me.
- Oh! He's yours, is he?
Well, a thousand apologies, My Lady.
Such a canine... feline.
What happened to the other one?
- Uh... she's around here somewhere.
- I see.
So rare... that you're apart.
The Queen has sent me to
escort you to meet the King.
Uhh...
Thank you.
I appreciate your
understanding, Your Majesty.
Likewise, King Dominick. I apologize
for my daughter's little delay...
...in the wedding plans.
But it's all sorted out now.
May I announce, Princess Anneliese.
Oh hello, Darling. Come, come.
I want to introduce you to King Dominick.
He has something he wants to tell you.
Where are my spectacles?
I'm honored.
Uhh...
The honor's mine, King Dominick.
Please, just call me Dominick.
Oh, call me Eri...
I mean Anneliese.
Princess Anneliese.
That's my name.
I hope his bark is bigger than his bite.
He likes you.
I'm sure you're wondering why
I disguised myself as a page.
I wanted to meet you
without all this-this ceremony.
To get to know the real you.
Uh, the real me...
King Dominick, would you do us
the honor of playing the piano?
- I know you love music.
- You do?
I will, if the Princess
agrees to sing with me.
Sing with you.
- Uh, no, no, I couldn't.
- Something tells me you have a wonderful voice.
Sing, darling.
Once a lass met a lad
You're a gentle one, said she
In my heart I'd be glad
If you loved me for me
You say your love is true
And I hope that it will be
I'd be sure, if I knew
That you loved me for me
Could I be the one you're seeking?
Will I be the one you choose?
Can you tell my heart is speaking?
My eyes will give you clues
What you see may be deceiving
Truth lies underneath the skin
Hope will blossum by believing
The heart that lies within
I'll be yours
Together we shall always be as one
If you love me for me
- Who can say where we'll go?
- I'll be yours
- Together we shall always
- Who can promise what will be?
- Be as one
- But I'll stay by your side
If you love me for me.
Breath-taking.
The prettiest sunset I've ever seen.
There's something about you...
Your eyes... no pretenses.
I like that. Until
tomorrow, Your Highness.
"Honest"?
"No pretenses"?
Oh, Wolfie, Julian and the
Princess are still missing.
And I think I'm falling
in love with the King.
Why, it's our missing little feline.
But with an attitude, oh yes!
I never liked cats.
Hm. The Princess's ring.
How odd.
Madame Carp's Dress Shop?
Maybe the answer to our mystery.
Thank you, Herve.
My Princess!
Preminger, you found my ring!
You good girl!
Princess...
Serafina, what's gotten into you?
Come quickly, Princess. You can tell
me everything on the way to the castle.
- But first let me...
- No, no. No time, Your Highness.
Princess?
What are we doing here?
Taking a little side trip, Princess.
You were behind this!
Very clever planting
a double to fool even me.
But not quite clever enough.
Checkmate!
I win.
Serafina!
Nice to see you again, Your Highness.
Watch your step.
I don't understand, Preminger.
Why would you do this?
To be King.
- And how would you get to be King?
- Still underestimating me?
Isn't that just like a Royal.
- He was going to marry you.
- What?!
Now, he's got a new bride in mind.
Your Mother is a very handsome woman.
Julian!
Anneliese!
How sad they'll be when they discover
you died in a tragic accident.
They'll never give up
looking for the Princess!
Oh I think they will.
When I show them this!
Oh that's funny.
- No good.
- We have to stop him.
Put a little muscle behind it!
What's that?
Move it!
Everything seems to be in
order. Thank you, Ambassador.
The Kingdoms will be officially
joined after the wedding tomorrow.
- Are you ready, Darling?
- Ready...
Well...
For my bride to be.
Whoa!
Grab her! She's an imposter!
Preminger, what are you doing?
- Get your hands off me!
- Release the Princess!
She's a fake!
A common pauper!
Are you telling me I
don't know my own daughter?
I only just discovered the
truth myself, Your Majesty.
Have you not wondered why we
haven't seen Julian lately?
He's conspiring with this-this imposter!
Together they took the Princess
and hid her in the Royal Mine so-
so she could take her place,
marry King Dominick
and take over the Kingdom!
And what proof do you have
of this ridiculous story?
Once I discovered this treachery,
I tried to rescue the Princess
but it was too late.
They sabatoged the Mine, collapsing it.
I'm afraid this is all my
workers found in the rubble.
No!
It cannot be!
Check her shoulder!
There's no royal birthmark.
I assure you.
It's true.
- I don't believe it.
- I can explain.
Throw her in the dungeon!
No, wait!
I- I'm not the Princess, but I
never hurt her or anybody else!
Unbelieveable!
It's an outrage!
I- I just wanted to save
the Princess! From him!
The dungeon!
My daughter...
My poor daughter...
What do they take us for?
Fools?
Trying to marry you
off to a mere pauper!?
- It doesn't make sense.
- I should say not.
The sooner we leave,
the happier I'll be.
Do a pli and never fall
Don't ever stray from protocol
All through the day There's
just one way You must behave
Do keep a grip and never crack
Stiff upper lip...
- Ah! Just who I wanted to see.
- Preminger, what is it?
So many problems.
I'm here to help.
- You can't bring my daughter back.
- Too true.
But I can provide the answer
to saving your Kingdom.
A little business venture of mine was very
successful. You could say I "struck gold".
I'm as wealthy as King Dominick.
Well your good luck has departed
and your people soon will starve
Au revoir to your foie
gras and cheese fondues.
But because I'm so good-hearted
half my fortune I will carve
I feel your pain, so how could I refuse?
But to give me some incentive,
there's just one thing I require
And it's something
that you never even use
And it's nothing that inventive
just the one thing I desire
This simple crown,
yes, how could I refuse?
Oh, don't let your spirits
falter I've a ring box in my hand
And I booked a band so
grab your dancing shoes
And come with me to the altar
see the Kingdom as you plan
Yes, marry me for how can you refuse?
How can you refuse?
Are you Wolfie?
Serafina's friend?
- I like to think so.
- She needs help.
- and so does the Princess.
- What?
Show me, quick!
Sorry, Serafina!
It's hopeless. I'm sorry, Anneliese.
Do you know why I didn't
want to marry the King?
- You weren't ready to get married.
- No, I was in love with somebody else.
My best friend. The man
who's taught me so much.
But I'm not a King. I
can't give you what he can.
I think you're like this.
A rock?
Unassuming on the outside,
and a treasure within.
We'll get out of here
somehow. I promise.
- Don't tell me she's in there.
- Alright, I will not tell you.
Ooo, I'm getting...
Ooo yeah, I'm getting...
- Uh, dizzy?
- No. A scent.
There's another way in.
Look at you...
looking at me.
Lovely.
Hey! Hey, hey, hey!
Down here!
- Whaddya make of that?
- Oh, uh, you are an excellent digger.
Thank you, but I meant look!
I'll bet I can get to Serafina
and the Princess this way.
You are going down there?
A cat always lands on his
feet, even one that barks!
Erika's cat?
An old mine shaft.
Hello? Anybody up there?
Water...
Here, help me!
Beautiful.
No, let me go!
Thought you could escape, did you?
I'll lock her up.
- I'm to take her to the castle.
- But...
The Queen's orders.
Oh, well, right then.
- Looking good, Sir Nick.
- Feeling good, Sir Nack.
Smile, my Dear.
You're about to become my Queen.
Only to save my people. Your
fortune will help them all.
This way.
Hey!
- I guess I deserved that.
- Dominick?
I need to explain...
I don't believe you're the
person Preminger says you are.
You do love disguises, don't you?
Come, we need to hurry!
Do you, Preminger, take
this woman to be your bride?
Yes. How could I refuse?
And do you, My Queen, take
this man to be your husband?
I...
I... uh I..
- I d...
- Wait! Wait!
Stop the wedding, Mother!
- Anneliese?
- But, she's dead, Your Highness!
The imposter must have escaped.
No, Preminger.
It is you!
My Darling.
It's the Princess! She's back!
It's the Princess!
She's alive!
But where were you?
- I thought...
- What he wanted you to think!
Guards! Take him!
Hai!
- He can't get away!
- He won't get away!
Nice to see you again.
Going somewhere?
Not so fast, puffy!
Now who has nowhere to go?
Yeah, nowhere to go...
but through you!
My tooth!
Oh my beautiful tooth!
Fater, you old nag!
I've seen snails faster!
What are you doing?
Turn around!
Stop, you stupid beast!
I said stop!
- I like your style, Herve.
- So do I.
Preminger played me for a fool.
I'm sorry, my Darling Anneliese.
When I think what might have happened...
But it didn't. Thanks to
Erika and the man I love...
- Julian.
- Julian?
He's kind, intelligent,
and my best friend.
Mother, it's Julian I want to marry.
I want you to be happy. But it is our
duty to take care of our people first.
I can do that. I found something
very interesting in the mine.
- I can't convince you to stay?
- Dominick, I...
All my life I've dreamed of being free.
Now my debt's been paid.
- Thanks to Anneliese.
- Where will you go?
Everywhere.
I want to sing, see the world!
Then, I hope you'll take this with you.
I couldn't.
It was meant for you.
- No promises?
- I'll take my chances.
Princess Anneliese
was right about the Mine.
She discovered it was
filled with geodes.
Under her direction, the beautiful
crystals created a new industry.
The Kingdom was saved.
As for Madame Carp, without the word
from the Castle, she went out of business.
After months of traveling, Erika
realized there was one place
she wanted to stay
more than anywhere else.
Sometimes being free
means choosing not to go,
but to stay.
And you're always free to begin again
And you're always free to believe
When you find the place
That your heart belongs
You'll never leave
You and I will always be
Celebrating life together
I know I have found a friend forever more
Love is like a melody
One that I will always treasure
Courage is the key that opens every door
Though you may not know
Where your gifts may lead
And it may not show at the start
When you live your dreams
You'll find destiny
Is written in your heart
And, of course, Wolfie and Serafina
lived happily ever after.
Along with their many,
many, many kittens.
Though you may not know
Where your gifts may lead
And it may not show at the start
When you live your dream
You'll find destiny
Is written in your heart.
Standing cat is ready.
Serafina stunt test: take one.
And... action!
Oh, Dear.
Quiet on the set please.
And... action!
Uh, I'm quite sure
this is a good idea.
Take 37.
And... action!
Ok, let's bring in Serafina.
Uh, can you get my agent
on the phone?
My, you're attractive.
You're no status quo calico
so why keep trying to be
'cos you're more than that
you're a dogish -
Ruff!
- Wolfie!
- Cut!
Ok, can I get a hair dryer
over here?
Aren't you pleasant to the eye
you, reflection you!
Mine cart, take one.
And... action!
Cut!
Uh Nick, um, you're supposed
to jump into the cart.
Right. I knew that!
Is that really me?
In there? Looking at me?
Lucky me!
Breath taking!
Sorry!
How romantic, right?
Very handsome, very fit!
Very irresistible!
- Do a pli and don't
- Ever ever ever fool
Never show dismay
in a village high on a mountaintop,
something amazing was occurring.
At the very same moment, two
identical baby girls were born.
One, a baby Princess.
The King and Queen were overjoyed.
Princess Anneliese would
have only the finest.
The second baby girl was named Erika.
Her parents loved her every bit as much
as the King and Queen loved the Princess.
But they worried.
They were so poor.
How would they be
able to care for their little daughter?
Many years passed.
The Princess learned her royal duties,
while Erika worked long and hard as a
seamstress for the spiteful Madame Carp.
With lives so different, it
wasn't surprising that the Princess
and the Pauper never met.
But fate decreed they would.
It all started at the Royal Mine.
When the miners informed the
Queen the gold had run out.
The widowed Queen was shocked.
The Kingdom was no bankrupt. How was
she going to take care of her people?
If only she could call on
her trusted advisor Preminger,
But he was away on a long journey.
She needed to do something quickly
to save the Kingdom.
But what?
And then it struck her.
Nearby lived a rich young
King who was seeking a wife.
Oh. We're late, late, late. We have 20
maximum 22 minutes for your royal fitting.
Then it's move, move, move. Your
speech at the Historical Society.
After that we have the
rush. And I mean rush
to the Horicortural Society Tea.
And then there's your math lessons, your
geography lessons, your science...
All my life I've always wanted
to have one day just for me.
Nothing to do and for
once nowhere I need to be.
With no lessons, Lords, or lunches,
Or 'to do' list in the way,
No one to say when to eat
or read or leave or stay
That would be the day
All my life I've always wanted
To have one day for myself
Not waking up with a pile
of work on every shelf.
With no hems in need of pressing,
and no sleeves in disarray,
No wedding gown with a
thousand stitches to crochet
And no debt to pay.
Madame Carp!
What do you think I'm running here?
A cabaret?
I would've said a debtor's prison.
Keep laughing. You'll be working
for me for another 37 years.
But I've already paid
off more than half.
But there's interest isn't there?
Your parents should've thought of
that before they borrowed so much.
- They did it to feed me!
- Their mistake.
- What would it be like to be...
- What would it be like to be...
- Free.
- Free.
Free to try crazy things
Free from endless IOU's
- Free to find
- Free to see
And marry whom I choose.
I'm so sorry, my darling,
but as you know, it is vital
you marry King Dominick.
It is the only way to
take care of our people.
I know. It's my duty.
Oh, and look!
Another engagement gift.
You would think that I'm so lucky
that I have so many things
I'm realizing that every
present comes with strings.
Though I know I have so little,
my determination's strong.
People will gather around
the world to hear my song.
Can I come along?
- Now I fear I'll never be
- Soon I will forever be
- Free!
- Free!
If I close my eyes I'd feel
myself fly up a thousand miles away
I could take flight
but would it be right?
My conscious tells me stay.
- I'll remain forever royal
- I'll repay my parent's debt
Duty means doing the things
your heart they well regret
But I'll never stop believing
She can never stop my schemes
There's more to living than gloves
and gowns and threads and seams
In my dreams
I'll be free!
Ok, what idiot put this in here?
Oh, that would be me.
Let us review, shall we?
We are stealing gold!
- Is this shiny?
- No.
- Valuable?
- No.
- Gonna make the boss happy?
- No.
Focus, Nick.
That's what you need. That and
a break.
Shh!
Why, hello.
Master Preminger, you're
back... here... early.
Hope you had a nice journey.
Here you are, sir. The last of
the gold from the Royal Mine.
- There's nothing left.
- Yeah, 'cos it's all yours!
Yes, it is, very much mine.
Finally!
I've been bowing, I've been scraping,
I've been lying like a rug
And for 10 long years I've
had to pay my dues.
But today I am escaping,
for the last hole has been dug
It was waiting there,
so how could I refuse?
I'm returning home a hero
who's discovered mighty wealth
and what better husband
could a Princess choose?
I'm the suitor who will suit her, bring
the Kingdom back to health,
and I'll wear the crown,
for how could I refuse?
Raise every glass
and rouse every cheer!
Praise that the reign
of Preminger is here!
Master in charge of all that I see
All hail me!
And by marrying the Princess
I get all that I desire,
Like a moat, an ermine
coat and palace views
Even though she treats me coldly,
it's a sign of inner fire
For inside she's thinking,
"How can I refuse?"
Right, except for
this one little problem, Boss.
- That's Prince Boss to you!
- Right, and
The Queen decided to marry her off
to the King of Dulcenia next week.
What?!
Making a decision without me?
Who does she think she is?
Uh, the Queen?
- You simpering simpleton!
- Well, she is the Queen!
She's got a crown, a scepter, and
sits in her great big fancy chair...
- and those...
- Silencio!
No! I won't let go!
This peasant's son won't turn and run
because the reckless royal chose another beau!
Ahh!
It's... a...
Temporary setback!
It's a momentary loss
But conveniently my ego doesn't bruise
And the moment that I get back
I will show them who's the boss
You can bet your bullion
there'll be no "I do"'s
Yes, suppose the girl goes missing
So the king says "au revoir"
Then I find her, bring her back,
and make the news
Then the Queen will be so grateful
That she'll pledge the heir to moi
And I'll humbly tell her
"How can I refuse?"
When our ceremony's over
I'll arise and take the throne
And that nitwit
Anneliese can kiss my shoe
For the Kingdom and the castle
will be mine and mine alone
If the crown should fit
then how can I refuse?
So... get..
ready with the roses and
stand by with the champagne
When you've got a brilliant
plan you never lose
Yes before the chapter closes
I'll be as big as Charlemagne
It's a thankless job... but
How can I refuse?
Enjoy it now, sister, 'cos it
ain't gonna be yours much longer.
Oh, please, having
delusions again, Midas?
Let's just say the throne's gonna
belong to my master, Preminger.
and anything belonging to him
ergo and ipso facto, belongs to me.
- You lose a tooth, Midas?
- My tooth?
No, no, not my tooth!
Ah you better hope you
got 9 lives, Serafina!
'Cos you're gonna need 'em all!
I am Ambassador Bismark, here
by invitation of the Queen.
King Dominick, you are
quite sure about this?
I am.
Come in!
Julian, perfect timing.
I classified this as iron pyrite.
Pretty, but not considered valuable.
- Commonly known as "fools gold".
- Well done, your Highness.
Your Highness? Why the sudden formality?
- It's just me.
- The Queen sent me.
Apparently the Ambassador has
arrived with a gift for you.
The Ambassador?
He's here already?
On behalf of King Dominick...
I present this engagement gift to you.
Oh! Thank you, Ambassador! Princess
Anneliese will be quite pleased.
May I enquire, Your Excellency, if
you've set a date for the wedding?
Will a week from today do?
Ah! Next week?
A most wise and thoughtful
decision, Your Majesty.
Excellent.
I will... er, send for King Dominick,
so that he may meet his new bride.
So happy.
Free to do whatever they want.
What do you think King
Dominick will be like?
Oh I'm sure he'll be... suitable.
Oh, I know it's the right thing to marry
him, but sometimes I wish... well...
Apparently he's a lover of music.
He plays 3 different instruments.
The dulcimer, the
trumpet, and the piano.
Anneliese...
you're going to need your cape.
I am?
Why?
There's nothing like some fresh
air and a change of scenery.
I wish it were that simple.
Come on, Serafina.
Ah, it feels so good to be
outside the castle walls.
Nobody knows who I am.
So, which one was your house?
More of a room, really.
We couldn't afford a house.
- Oh, I didn't mean...
- I know.
Third floor on the left.
Did all my studies there.
A perfect example of 'rosa centifolia'.
My favorite!
But, you knew that.
Mmm, that smells delicous.
I'll be right back.
Like a bird that
flies in the morning light
Or a butterfly in the spring
When your spirit rides
on the wings of hope
You'll find your wings
Let's go listen, Serafina.
For you're
always free to begin again
And you're always free to believe
May you find your place
and your heart become...
G'day.
Madame Carp!
Wait, I earned that!
And you owe me. Did you really think
you could make a living as a singer?
Get back to work, girl,
or there'll be trouble.
- What a beautiful song.
- Thanks.
My Mom taught it... to... me.
Whoa.
We could be sisters.
- What's your name?
- What's your name?
- You first.
- Please, call me Anneliese.
Anneliese? You have the
same name as the Princess.
- Well...
- Oh.
I'm Erika, Your Highness.
Aren't you supposed to
be inside the castle?
I'm savoring a first and last taste of
freedom before getting married next week...
to a total stranger.
At least you're not an indentured servant.
Indentured servant?
If I'd like to have my breakfast hot
Madame Carp will make me pay
And I have to fetch the eggs myself
And the barn's a mile away
It's cold and wet and still I get
An omlette on my plate
But in my head I'm back in bed
Snuggled up and sleeping late.
- Really?
- Really, but it's alright.
I mean, I'm used to it.
And you?
- Well...
- Well?
If I want some eggs I ring the bell
And the maid comes running in.
And she serves them on a silver tray
And she brings a cookie tin.
And while I eat, she rubs my feet
And strolling minstrels play
But I'd rather be in my library
reading science books all day.
- I'm just like you
- You are?
You're just like me
There's somewhere else we'd rather be.
Somewhere that's ours
Somewhere that dreams come true
Yes, I am a girl like you.
You'd never think that it was so
But now I've met you and I know
It's plain as day, sure as the sky is blue
That I am a girl like you.
So! You're a singer?
No, I work at Madame
Carp's penitentiary.
- Uh, I mean Dress Emporium.
- I love Madame Carp's Dresses!
I made the one you're wearing.
You made this? It's my favorite.
- The design looks so complicated!
- Oh, but it isn't, really...
First I choose a fabric from the rack
And I pin the pattern down
And I stitch it in the front and back
And it turns into a gown.
I wear the gown, without my crown
And dance around my room.
And imagine life without the
strife of an unfamiliar groom.
But I'd never let my Mother know.
I wouldn't want to disappoint her.
I completely understand.
- I'm just like you
- I think that's true
- You're just like me
- Yes, I can see
We take responsibility.
We carry through/ We carry through
Do what we need to do
Yes, I am a girl like you
I'm just like you/I'm just like you
You're just like me/You're just like me
It's something anyone can see
- A heart that beats
- A heart that beats
A voice that speaks the truth
Yes, I am a girl like you.
It's amazing!
Except for our hair.
We could be twins!
What about this birthmark?
Hm, no, I guess not.
Here, Your Highness.
It's... uncanny.
Serafina!
Wolfie!
- Look who's a long way from the Palace!
- Don't get any ideas, Midas.
- I don't get these nails filed for nothing.
- I'll take my chances.
I'm warning you, leave her alone!
Heh! Or you'll do what?
Spit a hairball at me?
Quite a big bark you have there, Rover!
Uh, it's uh, Wolfie.
Not Rover.
Well, thank you Wolfie,
not Rover.
My name's Serafina.
Uh, I haven't seen
you around here before.
I don't think we run in
the same circles, but...
perhaps we can change that.
- There you are.
- There you are.
Did I just hear your cat bark?
He has a style all his own.
I'm sorry, Your Highness,
we should be getting back.
One day you must sing
for us at the Palace.
Really?
I'll send someone for you.
I'll be at Madame Carp's.
Goodbye, Erika!
I won't forget.
Goodbye!
Come on, Wolfie.
Wolfie?
Cat got your tongue?
Come on, boy.
I may be dainty, but I'm still a feline!
We did it!
Let's go.
Come here, Nick.
Our job is to capture the Princess...
not her cat!
Right.
What'd we get the cat for?
Allow me to demonstrate, dimwit.
Serafina?
Serafina, where are you?
Serafina, come here
girl, come here kitty!
Serafina?
Well! That certainly wasn't called for.
- Ooo, are you okay?
- No, I am not okay!
My Mistress is inside with two hooligans,
and I've got dirt... dirt on my bum!
Who are you?
Herve.
Nice to meet you, Herve.
I'm Serafina.
I command you to unlock this door!
- Yes, Your Highness!
- Yes, Your Highness!
We're in charge here!
Right.
I knew that!
I can't believe they won't let me in there.
My Princess needs me.
I'm sure the boss will let her out.
What boss?
That boss!
Signed, sealed, and
delivered Master Preminger!
Does she know I'm behind this?
- No idea.
- Good!
Keep her here until the wedding
to King Dominick is cancelled.
Then we'll see who the Princess marries!
Oh, he is nasty!
Just like his dog.
Think you could get me up to the roof?
I do not know. It is pretty high up.
You can do this!
Trust me, Herve.
Just count to 3.
1, 2, 3...
Thank you, Herve.
A girl's got to do
what a girl's got to do!
Serafina?
I am simply not going to look at myself.
Anneliese.
Anneliese, Darling?
Are you here?
Where could she be?
She wasn't at breakfast.
Is that something on
her desk, Your Majesty?
Oh, a letter to me.
It says she's run away, so she
won't have to marry King Dominick!
Well this is dreadful!
We have to find her.
She could be hurt!
Well I'll send out search parties
at once, Your Majesty. I'm sure she...
...couldn't have gotten far.
Preminger, what would I do without you?
This is an outrage!
The most grievous insult!
I am sure we'll find her.
I insist we cancel the wedding if the
Princess does not return by the end of the day!
It doesn't add up.
Why would she run away?
Why don't you see for yourself.
Lilac?
- Where did you find this?
- On the Princess's desk.
Perhaps I can help you look for her.
Why don't you stick to
your books, schoolboy.
Wouldn't that be fun?
Lilac? She never scented
her stationary with lilac.
It was always rose.
Welcome, sir. Are you looking
for a gown for a special lady?
I can assure you, you will find only
the finest at Madame Carp's.
If I may, I would like to speak to
one of your seamstresses, Miss Erika.
I don't believe it!
The Princess sent for me!
- Oh, actually...
- I'm going to sing at the Castle... me!
- I came because...
- But, I'm not ready.
- I-I have to rehearse.
- If I could just...
I better change my dress. Ho-ho, what
am I talking about? I only have one dress!
Wait, isn't that why you're here?
I'm sorry, but no.
The Princess is missing and I
need you to help me find her.
Me?
Well what can I do?
Pretend to be
Princess Anneliese.
- Are you out of your mind?
- Just listen.
I suspect Preminger, the Queen's Advisor,
has taken the Princess off somewhere so...
...the Royal Wedding will be cancelled.
That's awful.
If you pretend to be the
Princess, just for a short while,
I can trick Preminger into
revealing where he's hiding her.
Pretend to be royalty?
I could get thrown in prison, or worse!
As can I but...
She's in real trouble, isn't she?
A girl like me...
Count me in.
Would you look at the size of this place!
- The likeness is remarkable.
- Except for my hair.
I've thought of that.
Wolfie!
Nice!
Blond in a box.
Um, Julian, we're missing
one teeny tiny detail.
I don't know a thing
about being a Princess.
Leave that to me.
It's all here in the Princess's
Book of Etiquette. Let's begin.
No nagging, bragging, sweating, fretting, slipping,
tripping, slurping, burping, twittering or frittering allowed.
Stay present, stay pleasant, stay proud.
To be a Princess
is to know which spoon to use
To be a Princess
is to own a thousand pairs of shoes.
To maintain a regal gait
leave the parsley on your plate
And be charming but detached
and yet amused.
To be a Princess
is to never be confused.
Do a pli and never fall
don't ever stray from protocol
All through the day
there's just one way you must behave
Do keep a grip and never crack
stiff upper lip and arch the back
Bend from above
and always wear your gloves, and wave.
Shoulders back and
tummy in and
Pinky out and
lift the chin and
Slowly turn the head from side to side.
- I see now.
Breathing gently, stepping lightly
Smile brightly, nod politely
Never show a thing you feel inside.
Glide.
To be a Princess
is to always look your best.
To be a Princess
is to never get to rest.
Sit for a portrait, never squirm.
Sleep on a mattress extra firm.
Speak and be clever
never at a loss for words.
Curtsy to every Count and Lord.
Learn how to play the harpsichord.
Sing lullabies and always
harmonize in thirds.
Thirds, thirds.
And... she has beautiful eyes
Your spirits rise when
she walks in the room.
I see.
Doors close and the chemistry grows.
She's like a rose
that's forever in bloom.
- Do a pli and don't
- Ever ever ever fall
- Never show dismay
- And be there when people call
Be prepared whatever royal life will bring
- Do keep a grip and don't...
- Ever ever ever crack
- Take a dainty sip
- Never ever turn your back
There's a time and place
and way for everything
To be a princess
Is to never make your bed
To be a princess
Is to always use your head
It is official, then.
Due to the disappearance of the Princess,
the wedding to King Dominick is cancelled.
Your Highness, wait!
May I present, Princess Anneliese.
Darling?
Anneliese?
Oh-hoh, you're back!
Where have you been?
I am sorry. I should not have run away.
Promise me you'll never do it again.
I still think we should cancel the wedding.
Yes, yes, but an agreement is an
agreement. The wedding is back on!
King Dominick is...
is, is due tomorrow!
Wonderful.
Uh, tomorrow?
And then, only a few short
days before the wedding.
Has anyone seen my spectacles?
If you'll excuse me,
I must be off to see to the...
ack!... arrangements.
Who let this mangey beast in here?
Everything alright, Preminger?
It soon will be.
What have you got there, boy?
From a silver fir tree.
What's Preminger doing
in the Western Forest?
Julian, wait! I want to hear all
about how you found Anneliese!
Ah... ah... of course, Your Majesty.
- Hey! I happen to know you've got a 5 of hearts.
- What do you mean you know?
- I saw it!
- You mean you cheated!
Yeah.
I mean, no!
Help, help!
Please, help me!
- Yes, Your Highness?
- What is it?
Hurry!
Ghost!
Get it!
Quick!
You're older, you get it!
You're closer, you get it!
It's got me!
Help!
- No, please!
- Well done, Serafina.
Go, go!
Let me in... you idiots!
Your Bossness,
everything is fine.
Fine, fine, fine, fine.
Just fine! See you soon.
How did she escape?
- Who?
- Who? The Princess!
You moron!
Idiot!
The Princess is here.
Sleeping!
Aren't you sleeping, Princess?!
Yes. I'm sleeping.
Now, boss, you don't want
to wake her up, do you?
She's a Royal...
She's a Royal, all right,
a royal pain in the behind!
Who interrupts my slipper?
Slumber, you bonehead!
Slumber, right!
I knew that.
Get out of that bed!
I can figure out how the
Princess escaped you two.
But why didn't she tell the
Queen she'd been captured?
Hmm, something's odd. I must solve
this Princess puzzle if I'm to be King.
King?
Preminger?
- Looking for something, Julian?
- How can you be King?
You're the tutor. You're
supposed to have all the answers.
Come here, Serafina.
- Who goes there?
- Princess Anneliese!
If you're the Princess, I'm the King.
- But, I am the Princess.
- Really?
Then how come I just saw the
Princess eating dinner with the Queen?
What Princess?
- Now move along before I lost my temper.
- You are speaking to Princess Anneliese!
- Let me through!
- I said move along!
Now!
We'll find help in here.
- What are you doing here?
- I beg your pardon!
Not another word!
You're coming with me!
Not done yet? If you weren't such a...
lazy... cow... those dresses would...
...be finished by now.
How dare you speak to her that way!
How dare I?
H- h-how dare I?!
Just who do you think you are?
Princess Anneliese!
That's a hoot!
You've got to change a lot more
than your hair to look like the Princess.
Why me and the Princess are
close, personal friends.
Oh really?
Now, shut up and get back to work!
I'm warning you, if you're going to
treat your seamstresses this way,...
...we'll take our Royal business elsewhere.
You're warning me?
We'll see your attitude change by morning.
You're not coming out until every dress...
...is finished... Erika!
Erika?
- Locked in again!
- Erika?
That is you, isn't it?
"Made exclusively by Madame Carp".
If Wolfie can slip and in and out,
I'm sure your pretty little
Serafina can do it too.
It's up to you now, Serafina.
Take this to the Castle. When somebody
reads the label, it'll lead them here.
This is going to be a long night.
I thought I was dreaming, but I'm not.
Shh! Wolfie, we've gotta, you
know, act like we live here!
We can't give ourselves away.
Be a Princess!
Be a Princess!
Come in.
Did I hear a dog, Your Majesty?
Should I call the Royal Dogcatcher?
Ah, no, no.
Dog?
Everything is fine.
- Your breakfast, Your Highness.
- Really? In bed?
As always.
Oh yes. Of course.
Thank you.
Look at all this food!
Want some?
- Oh I-I couldn't, Your Highness!
- But there's enough to feed an army!
- Come on, take some.
- I, uh, thank you, um, m'lady.
I'll draw your bath. Would you like
bubbles, mineral salts, or lavender oil?
Everything!
You're going to just tell her that
you disguised yourself as a page?
Are you sure that's wise, King Dominick?
No, I'm not sure. But
I have to be honest.
I think she'll understand. I didn't want
to marry a stranger any more than she did.
I may never come out.
What's wrong, Wolfie?
Are you sick?
Something in your throat?
Wait a minute.
Are you trying to meow?
Oh oh, huh.
I can see it when you're feeling low
You can't hide that from me
You're no status quo calico
So why keep trying to be?
'Cause you're more than that
You're a doggish cat
I wish you could see the you I see
No.
I say, if you bark celebrate it
Make your mark
Serenade it
Noah's ark
Shoulda had a cat like you
And if what you are
Is a strange you
Doesn't mean
You should change you
Only means
You should change your point of view
Princess Anneliese?
Hey, feline
You fetch just fine
To thine ownself be true
Your bow wow's
The cat's meow
It's how I know you're you
You don't need the bows or tiara
Bid your woes sayonara
Trust your nose
'Cause it knows the way to go
When you
Chase your tail You're enchanting
Spirits sail
When you're panting
When you wail
You're a rover, Romeo
There is not
One hair of you
That I would rearrange
I love you the way you are
And that will never change
That will never
change.
That's my boy!
There, this one's finished!
Uh, sort of...
Please, Your Highness,
you don't have to do this!
I can't let you do it all by yourself.
How am I going to do this?
Everyone will know I'm a fake.
They'll throw me in the
dungeon in two seconds flat!
Oh Julian, where are you?
Why aren't you here?
Your most beautiful, Highness.
What's this stupid cat doing here?
- He belongs to me.
- Oh! He's yours, is he?
Well, a thousand apologies, My Lady.
Such a canine... feline.
What happened to the other one?
- Uh... she's around here somewhere.
- I see.
So rare... that you're apart.
The Queen has sent me to
escort you to meet the King.
Uhh...
Thank you.
I appreciate your
understanding, Your Majesty.
Likewise, King Dominick. I apologize
for my daughter's little delay...
...in the wedding plans.
But it's all sorted out now.
May I announce, Princess Anneliese.
Oh hello, Darling. Come, come.
I want to introduce you to King Dominick.
He has something he wants to tell you.
Where are my spectacles?
I'm honored.
Uhh...
The honor's mine, King Dominick.
Please, just call me Dominick.
Oh, call me Eri...
I mean Anneliese.
Princess Anneliese.
That's my name.
I hope his bark is bigger than his bite.
He likes you.
I'm sure you're wondering why
I disguised myself as a page.
I wanted to meet you
without all this-this ceremony.
To get to know the real you.
Uh, the real me...
King Dominick, would you do us
the honor of playing the piano?
- I know you love music.
- You do?
I will, if the Princess
agrees to sing with me.
Sing with you.
- Uh, no, no, I couldn't.
- Something tells me you have a wonderful voice.
Sing, darling.
Once a lass met a lad
You're a gentle one, said she
In my heart I'd be glad
If you loved me for me
You say your love is true
And I hope that it will be
I'd be sure, if I knew
That you loved me for me
Could I be the one you're seeking?
Will I be the one you choose?
Can you tell my heart is speaking?
My eyes will give you clues
What you see may be deceiving
Truth lies underneath the skin
Hope will blossum by believing
The heart that lies within
I'll be yours
Together we shall always be as one
If you love me for me
- Who can say where we'll go?
- I'll be yours
- Together we shall always
- Who can promise what will be?
- Be as one
- But I'll stay by your side
If you love me for me.
Breath-taking.
The prettiest sunset I've ever seen.
There's something about you...
Your eyes... no pretenses.
I like that. Until
tomorrow, Your Highness.
"Honest"?
"No pretenses"?
Oh, Wolfie, Julian and the
Princess are still missing.
And I think I'm falling
in love with the King.
Why, it's our missing little feline.
But with an attitude, oh yes!
I never liked cats.
Hm. The Princess's ring.
How odd.
Madame Carp's Dress Shop?
Maybe the answer to our mystery.
Thank you, Herve.
My Princess!
Preminger, you found my ring!
You good girl!
Princess...
Serafina, what's gotten into you?
Come quickly, Princess. You can tell
me everything on the way to the castle.
- But first let me...
- No, no. No time, Your Highness.
Princess?
What are we doing here?
Taking a little side trip, Princess.
You were behind this!
Very clever planting
a double to fool even me.
But not quite clever enough.
Checkmate!
I win.
Serafina!
Nice to see you again, Your Highness.
Watch your step.
I don't understand, Preminger.
Why would you do this?
To be King.
- And how would you get to be King?
- Still underestimating me?
Isn't that just like a Royal.
- He was going to marry you.
- What?!
Now, he's got a new bride in mind.
Your Mother is a very handsome woman.
Julian!
Anneliese!
How sad they'll be when they discover
you died in a tragic accident.
They'll never give up
looking for the Princess!
Oh I think they will.
When I show them this!
Oh that's funny.
- No good.
- We have to stop him.
Put a little muscle behind it!
What's that?
Move it!
Everything seems to be in
order. Thank you, Ambassador.
The Kingdoms will be officially
joined after the wedding tomorrow.
- Are you ready, Darling?
- Ready...
Well...
For my bride to be.
Whoa!
Grab her! She's an imposter!
Preminger, what are you doing?
- Get your hands off me!
- Release the Princess!
She's a fake!
A common pauper!
Are you telling me I
don't know my own daughter?
I only just discovered the
truth myself, Your Majesty.
Have you not wondered why we
haven't seen Julian lately?
He's conspiring with this-this imposter!
Together they took the Princess
and hid her in the Royal Mine so-
so she could take her place,
marry King Dominick
and take over the Kingdom!
And what proof do you have
of this ridiculous story?
Once I discovered this treachery,
I tried to rescue the Princess
but it was too late.
They sabatoged the Mine, collapsing it.
I'm afraid this is all my
workers found in the rubble.
No!
It cannot be!
Check her shoulder!
There's no royal birthmark.
I assure you.
It's true.
- I don't believe it.
- I can explain.
Throw her in the dungeon!
No, wait!
I- I'm not the Princess, but I
never hurt her or anybody else!
Unbelieveable!
It's an outrage!
I- I just wanted to save
the Princess! From him!
The dungeon!
My daughter...
My poor daughter...
What do they take us for?
Fools?
Trying to marry you
off to a mere pauper!?
- It doesn't make sense.
- I should say not.
The sooner we leave,
the happier I'll be.
Do a pli and never fall
Don't ever stray from protocol
All through the day There's
just one way You must behave
Do keep a grip and never crack
Stiff upper lip...
- Ah! Just who I wanted to see.
- Preminger, what is it?
So many problems.
I'm here to help.
- You can't bring my daughter back.
- Too true.
But I can provide the answer
to saving your Kingdom.
A little business venture of mine was very
successful. You could say I "struck gold".
I'm as wealthy as King Dominick.
Well your good luck has departed
and your people soon will starve
Au revoir to your foie
gras and cheese fondues.
But because I'm so good-hearted
half my fortune I will carve
I feel your pain, so how could I refuse?
But to give me some incentive,
there's just one thing I require
And it's something
that you never even use
And it's nothing that inventive
just the one thing I desire
This simple crown,
yes, how could I refuse?
Oh, don't let your spirits
falter I've a ring box in my hand
And I booked a band so
grab your dancing shoes
And come with me to the altar
see the Kingdom as you plan
Yes, marry me for how can you refuse?
How can you refuse?
Are you Wolfie?
Serafina's friend?
- I like to think so.
- She needs help.
- and so does the Princess.
- What?
Show me, quick!
Sorry, Serafina!
It's hopeless. I'm sorry, Anneliese.
Do you know why I didn't
want to marry the King?
- You weren't ready to get married.
- No, I was in love with somebody else.
My best friend. The man
who's taught me so much.
But I'm not a King. I
can't give you what he can.
I think you're like this.
A rock?
Unassuming on the outside,
and a treasure within.
We'll get out of here
somehow. I promise.
- Don't tell me she's in there.
- Alright, I will not tell you.
Ooo, I'm getting...
Ooo yeah, I'm getting...
- Uh, dizzy?
- No. A scent.
There's another way in.
Look at you...
looking at me.
Lovely.
Hey! Hey, hey, hey!
Down here!
- Whaddya make of that?
- Oh, uh, you are an excellent digger.
Thank you, but I meant look!
I'll bet I can get to Serafina
and the Princess this way.
You are going down there?
A cat always lands on his
feet, even one that barks!
Erika's cat?
An old mine shaft.
Hello? Anybody up there?
Water...
Here, help me!
Beautiful.
No, let me go!
Thought you could escape, did you?
I'll lock her up.
- I'm to take her to the castle.
- But...
The Queen's orders.
Oh, well, right then.
- Looking good, Sir Nick.
- Feeling good, Sir Nack.
Smile, my Dear.
You're about to become my Queen.
Only to save my people. Your
fortune will help them all.
This way.
Hey!
- I guess I deserved that.
- Dominick?
I need to explain...
I don't believe you're the
person Preminger says you are.
You do love disguises, don't you?
Come, we need to hurry!
Do you, Preminger, take
this woman to be your bride?
Yes. How could I refuse?
And do you, My Queen, take
this man to be your husband?
I...
I... uh I..
- I d...
- Wait! Wait!
Stop the wedding, Mother!
- Anneliese?
- But, she's dead, Your Highness!
The imposter must have escaped.
No, Preminger.
It is you!
My Darling.
It's the Princess! She's back!
It's the Princess!
She's alive!
But where were you?
- I thought...
- What he wanted you to think!
Guards! Take him!
Hai!
- He can't get away!
- He won't get away!
Nice to see you again.
Going somewhere?
Not so fast, puffy!
Now who has nowhere to go?
Yeah, nowhere to go...
but through you!
My tooth!
Oh my beautiful tooth!
Fater, you old nag!
I've seen snails faster!
What are you doing?
Turn around!
Stop, you stupid beast!
I said stop!
- I like your style, Herve.
- So do I.
Preminger played me for a fool.
I'm sorry, my Darling Anneliese.
When I think what might have happened...
But it didn't. Thanks to
Erika and the man I love...
- Julian.
- Julian?
He's kind, intelligent,
and my best friend.
Mother, it's Julian I want to marry.
I want you to be happy. But it is our
duty to take care of our people first.
I can do that. I found something
very interesting in the mine.
- I can't convince you to stay?
- Dominick, I...
All my life I've dreamed of being free.
Now my debt's been paid.
- Thanks to Anneliese.
- Where will you go?
Everywhere.
I want to sing, see the world!
Then, I hope you'll take this with you.
I couldn't.
It was meant for you.
- No promises?
- I'll take my chances.
Princess Anneliese
was right about the Mine.
She discovered it was
filled with geodes.
Under her direction, the beautiful
crystals created a new industry.
The Kingdom was saved.
As for Madame Carp, without the word
from the Castle, she went out of business.
After months of traveling, Erika
realized there was one place
she wanted to stay
more than anywhere else.
Sometimes being free
means choosing not to go,
but to stay.
And you're always free to begin again
And you're always free to believe
When you find the place
That your heart belongs
You'll never leave
You and I will always be
Celebrating life together
I know I have found a friend forever more
Love is like a melody
One that I will always treasure
Courage is the key that opens every door
Though you may not know
Where your gifts may lead
And it may not show at the start
When you live your dreams
You'll find destiny
Is written in your heart
And, of course, Wolfie and Serafina
lived happily ever after.
Along with their many,
many, many kittens.
Though you may not know
Where your gifts may lead
And it may not show at the start
When you live your dream
You'll find destiny
Is written in your heart.
Standing cat is ready.
Serafina stunt test: take one.
And... action!
Oh, Dear.
Quiet on the set please.
And... action!
Uh, I'm quite sure
this is a good idea.
Take 37.
And... action!
Ok, let's bring in Serafina.
Uh, can you get my agent
on the phone?
My, you're attractive.
You're no status quo calico
so why keep trying to be
'cos you're more than that
you're a dogish -
Ruff!
- Wolfie!
- Cut!
Ok, can I get a hair dryer
over here?
Aren't you pleasant to the eye
you, reflection you!
Mine cart, take one.
And... action!
Cut!
Uh Nick, um, you're supposed
to jump into the cart.
Right. I knew that!
Is that really me?
In there? Looking at me?
Lucky me!
Breath taking!
Sorry!
How romantic, right?
Very handsome, very fit!
Very irresistible!
- Do a pli and don't
- Ever ever ever fool
Never show dismay