In the words of the title character in the film, one of the minor annoyances in life is a revolution. Political upheaval in his homeland of King Shahdova forcing him to flee the European Estrovii until the ocean. Robbed of money by his own Prime Minister arrives in New York with empty pockets. It does not bother him, however, in gaining popularity, especially when part of his idealistic speeches live television broadcasts. In addition to media career Shadhov king meets ten-editor of the school newspaper, Rupert (played by Chaplin's son). The boy - a small anarchist and true son of communist parents, befriends a monarch. However, on this surprising friendship begin to collect the dark political clouds ...

Shadhov the last great role of Chaplin. In the serene character of the monarch find many of the old Charlie, who both in life and in film, started out as a poor man to finish royally.