the prince and the pauper be base on mark twain novel of the same name . the story be a hypothetical situation where edward vi exchange place with a beggar that resemble him a he be about to become king of england . the mauch twin and bobby and billy and skillfully play the role of edward vi and the beggar tom canty . errol flynn be well cast a the dashing hero mile hendon and who come to protect edward when he take for a beggar . claude rain be a perfect choice to play his oft reprise role of a connive man grasp for power which he play so well . also notable be alan hale a the captain of the guard and barton maclane a tom canty despicable father and montagu love a the counseling henry viii . the story be not mean a history and but rather an examination of social disparity . twain social commentary be and a usual and mixed with his clever humor . the story move along well with this mix as well a the machination at court . the only part that seem somewhat draw out be the coronation ceremony .