A King in New York is a 1957 British comedy film directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin in his last leading role.

Deposed by revolution in his home country of Estrovia, King Igor Shahdov comes to New York City almost broke, his securities having been stolen by his own prime minister.

He accidentally directs a strong stream of water from a fire hose at the members of the committee, who scatter in panic, but he is cleared of all charges.

No matter how great and varied his gifts, it is too much to expect that one man shall shine steadily as producer, director, writer, composer and star.

Variety called it a "tepid disappointment" and a "half-hearted comedy with sour political undertones" with some "spasmodically funny scenes.

"[5] The film was released in the United States in March 1972, opening at the Little Art theatre in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

We can applaud his anger, and it's easier than ever to sympathize with characters grown cautious about what they say over the phone, who worry that their rooms are bugged or sense that they're about to be subpoenaed.