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Comedy Cult Classic

A secretive prince finds love—and a whole lot more—at a sun-kissed nudist colony.

THE PRINCE AND THE NATURE GIRL

You'll Flush and Blush

1964 · 1h 10m · R · Comedy / Drama / Romance · IMDB TMDB

The leader of a small kingdom falls in love with a beautiful American girl, only to be shocked when he finds out that she's a nudist.

Quick Answer

What is The Prince and the Nature Girl about?

The Prince and the Nature Girl is a 1964 American comedy-drama-romance directed by Doris Wishman about a prince who, while working incognito at a regular job, falls for a woman only to discover she's part of a nudist colony.

Programmer's Pick

Doris Wishman fuses repurposed footage and new material into a quirky cocktail of secret royalty and sun-dappled skin. If you crave a taste of 1960s sexploitation with a socially awkward prince, this one's ready to bare all.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

The Prince and the Nature Girl is a playful blend of comedy, romance, and drama, crafted primarily from edited footage and outtakes of earlier Doris Wishman projects, with a few new scenes woven in to create a fresh storyline. At its center is a prince who secretly escapes his royal duties for a taste of ordinary life, taking on a regular job far from his palace. There, he meets and develops feelings for a captivating woman, only to be surprised by her connection to a nudist colony. The film explores his reactions and gradual introduction to naturist culture, combining lighthearted romance with the era's signature nudist camp aesthetics and independent spirit.

Details & Specs

Director
Doris Wishman
Writer
Andrew J. Kuehn
Release
1964
Runtime
1h 10m
Country
United States of America
Language
English

Why Cult

Nudist Camp Footage

The film features an abundance of nudist camp scenes, blending new material with archive footage for that classic Wishman naturist vibe.

Directed by Doris Wishman

A rare entry in exploitation cinema helmed by pioneering female director Doris Wishman, whose idiosyncratic style is unmistakable.

Secret Royalty Romance

Watch a prince go undercover for love, navigating the unfamiliar territory of both working life and nudist society.

Recycled Film Collage

Much of the film is constructed from earlier Wishman works, making this a curious patchwork of midcentury exploitation cinema.

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Questions from the Vault

When was The Prince and the Nature Girl released? +

The Prince and the Nature Girl was released in 1964.

Who directed The Prince and the Nature Girl? +

The film was directed by Doris Wishman.

How long is The Prince and the Nature Girl? +

The film runs for 70 minutes.

What genre is The Prince and the Nature Girl? +

It is a comedy, drama, and romance film.

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