In which 1991 film were the whole 'Royal Family' wiped out, leaving a club pianist, played by John Goodman, as king?
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The Royal Family (play) critical comments were quoted by the press; however John Barrymore saw the production in Los Angeles and was amused, and congratulated Fredric March on his performance as Tony Cavendish. (Otto Kruger had played the role on Broadway.) The play was adapted in 1930 by Herman Mankiewicz for the film "The Royal Family of Broadway" released by Paramount Pictures. The film was directed by George Cukor and Cyril Gardner and stars Ina Claire and Fredric March. Several live television adaptions were produced, including one in 1952, a BBC film for television, starring Morton Lowry as Tony Cavendish and Charmion King as