Fredda Barlo (played by Lana Turner) is a protagonist in Mr. Imperium.
An American woman who first meets Mr. Imperium in Italy in 1939, when he calls her Fredda. Twelve years later, she is a film star known as Fredda Barlo. While considering producer Paul Hunter's marriage proposal and casting her next film, she reunites with Mr. Imperium and believes he could play the king in her film. Mr. Imperium (played by Ezio Pinza) is a protagonist in Mr. Imperium.
A prince and heir to the throne who uses a ruse to meet Frederica Brown in Italy and nicknames her Fredda; she calls him Al. After leaving abruptly when his father becomes gravely ill, he reunites with Fredda twelve years later in California and hopes to begin a new life with her, but must return when his son is preparing to ascend the throne. Paul Hunter (played by Barry Sullivan) appears in Mr. Imperium.
A film producer who is in love with Fredda and proposes marriage to her. While Fredda considers his proposal, she also decides who should costar in her next film, a story about a girl who falls in love with a king. Her reunion with Mr. Imperium complicates the situation, though the plot summary does not say how Paul responds. Bernand (played by Cedric Hardwicke) appears in Mr. Imperium.
The prime minister who is asked by Mr. Imperium to deliver an explanatory note to Fredda when the prince must leave for his gravely ill father. Instead, Bernand tells her that the prince has left permanently. Twelve years later, he appears again to announce that his son is preparing to ascend to the throne, prompting Mr. Imperium to return.
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Characters
Fredda Barlo
(played by Lana Turner) — protagonist
An American woman who first meets Mr. Imperium in Italy in 1939, when he calls her Fredda. Twelve years later, she is a film star known as Fredda Barlo. While considering producer Paul Hunter's marria...
Mr. Imperium
(played by Ezio Pinza) — protagonist
A prince and heir to the throne who uses a ruse to meet Frederica Brown in Italy and nicknames her Fredda; she calls him Al. After leaving abruptly when his father becomes gravely ill, he reunites wit...
Paul Hunter
(played by Barry Sullivan) — supporting
A film producer who is in love with Fredda and proposes marriage to her. While Fredda considers his proposal, she also decides who should costar in her next film, a story about a girl who falls in lov...
Bernand
(played by Cedric Hardwicke) — supporting
The prime minister who is asked by Mr. Imperium to deliver an explanatory note to Fredda when the prince must leave for his gravely ill father. Instead, Bernand tells her that the prince has left perm...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Paul Hunter → Fredda Barlo
(Romantic Suitor)
Paul Hunter is in love with Fredda and proposes marriage; she drives to Palm Springs to consider his proposal.
Mr. Imperium → Bernand
(Professional Political Associate)
Mr. Imperium asks Bernand, the prime minister, to deliver a note to Fredda. Years later, Bernand tells him that his son is preparing to ascend to the...
Mr. Imperium → Fredda Barlo
(Romantic Partners)
In 1939, Mr. Imperium meets Frederica Brown, gives her the nickname Fredda, and she calls him Al. Twelve years later, they meet again and embrace; he...
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Bernand → Fredda Barlo
(Conflict Deceiver)
When Mr. Imperium asks Bernand to deliver an explanatory note to Fredda, Bernand instead tells her that the prince has left permanently.
Story Analysis
A romance is repeatedly tested by royal duty, separation, and the hope of a life together.
Plot Progression
A Prince Meets Fredda
A Departure Misrepresented
A Star Weighs Her Future
Reunion and Renewed Separation
Directed by Don Hartman
Mr. Imperium (1951) · 5.1/10 · drama, music, romance
