The Frog Prince (1986) - full transcript

(BIRDS CHIRPING)

(EXHALES)

(SIGHS)

(TRUMPET FANFARE)

TOWN CRIER: All flags will change by royal order of the King.

♪ Today will be my lucky day

♪ My lucky day I know

♪ The trumpets and the fanfares

♪ And the banners tell me so

♪ I don't know why I feel this way

♪ I don't know why I should



♪ Ever since I woke today

♪ I felt good

♪ Today will be my lucky day

♪ Knock on wood

(DINGING)

♪ Today will be my lucky day

♪ I'm sure you all agree

♪ If you could speak I know you'd say

♪ "How lucky can she be"

♪ My heart is all aflutter

♪ My poor head is in the sky

♪ I know just how a butterfly feels to fly

♪ A giddy and exciting feeling

♪ My, oh, my



♪ Yesterday I felt so lonely

♪ All day long I was so blue

♪ Yesterday my only friends were you

♪ Last night I wished upon a star

♪ "Let all my dreams come true"

♪ I believe it's worked so far

♪ I really, truly do

♪ But just for extra measure

♪ Just in case my star should fall

♪ I'll get out my special treasure

♪ My lucky golden ball

♪ My lucky golden ball should help me most of all

♪ On my lucky, lucky, lucky day

♪ It's my lucky, lucky

♪ Lucky day

Excuse me, Mr. Emissary?

Yes?

I saw a new flag flying in the back of the palace.

What does it mean? Could you tell me?

I thought you were a princess.

I am a princess.

Princesses do not run in the halls.

I know.

Oops!

(WHISTLING TUNE)

(WOMAN CHATTERING) (GLASS BREAKING)

COOK: Careful!

(CONTINUES WHISTLING)

Where is everybody?

Even princesses should knock.

Have you seen my uncle, the King, or Henrietta?

No. Can't you see I'm busy scrambling my eggs?

(EGG BREAKS)

(CHUCKLING)

Besides, you know you're not allowed in here.

My recipes are secret!

Shoo! Go on, scoot.

Now! This instant!

Sorry.

Hi.

Maybe you can tell me what's going on.

Maybe it's for me.

Maybe it's a surprise.

Hey, if you know something I don't, will you tell me?

Who's your boyfriend?

Well, come on, introduce me.

I...

The flag. Did you see?

I...

What I mean is, do you know what's going on?

You usually know everything, Henrietta.

And...do you?

No, I don't.

Oh, come on, Henrietta, let's go look at this.

We will. In a second.

Look at what?

None of your business.

You sure you don't know what's going on?

Yes, but...

If you want, why don't you go ask Uncle?

'Cause we're not allowed to interrupt.

Remember, we promised.

HENRIETTA: We can today. He told me at breakfast.

He did?

Uh-huh.

Then I'll go ask him.

Good.

And when I find out I'll come and tell you.

I mean, if you'll let me.

We'll see. (GASPS)

(CHUCKLES)

Want to know a secret?

Mmm-hmm.

(WHISPERING)

You... You mean only one of you is a true princess?

We all know who it will be.

But why didn't you tell her that?

Uncle doesn't know I know.

I intercepted the letter.

Aren't I brilliant?

This is the worst day of my life.

(TINKLING)

Oh, stop it, please.

As you may have noticed,

the Baron Von Whobble's flags have been raised.

Baron Von Widdle?

No.

Baron Von Waddle.

No.

Oh, please, you dunderheads.

You're my advisors. Advisors advise.

Don't confuse me.

(TINKLING)

Now, listen.

"Dear Your Highness.

"As you know, when you agreed

"to raise your late sister's two children,

"only one of those children was a princess."

ADVISORS: Oh.

"Your sister never wanted to disclose who the real princess was.

"She wanted you to love each child the same.

"Well, now that they have grown,

"it is time for me to come and select

"the real princess.

"The selection will take place tomorrow

"the very moment after the sun sets.

"Yours sincerely, etc, etc, etc."

Oh!

"Baron Von Whobble.

(CHUCKLES) "Of the illustrious Von Whobble family.

"P.S.

"After the decision, there will be a sunset dance."

(SIGHS)

(ALL SIGHING)

I've no wish to hurt either of my nieces.

I love them both.

But only one of them is a true princess.

They both must be told.

You are the King to do what you want.

No!

I gave my word of honor to my dear departed sister.

I gave my word of honor.

♪ Haven't I told you

♪ That the most important thing

♪ To a peasant or a king

♪ Is his honor Is his honor

♪ And the best you've got to give

♪ For as long as you shall live

♪ Is your honor Is your honor

♪ If you promise to do something

♪ You must do it

♪ Though you might rue it

♪ You must stick to it

♪ And once you give your word

♪ Then you cannot erase it

♪ Cannot replace it

♪ You must simply face it

♪ That a promise is a promise

♪ And a promise that you make

♪ Is a promise you don't break

♪ Yes, a promise is a promise

♪ I keep my word make no mistake

ADVISORS: ♪ Yes, a promise is a promise

♪ And a promise that you make

♪ Is a promise you don't break

♪ Yes, a promise is a promise

♪ You keep your word there's no mistake ♪

(SNEEZES)

ADVISORS: Ooh!

(YELLS) A thousand thunders, child.

(MUMBLES) In the middle of a conversation

with my advisors you come here?

How many times have you been told?

Not to come here!

I...

Well, I...

Well, Henrietta said... Henrietta said what?

Nothing, Uncle.

You know you're not supposed to interrupt.

You promised.

I was just giving my advisors a lesson.

I think you need a lesson, too.

♪ Haven't I told you

♪ That a promise is a promise

Yes, sir.

♪ And don't I scold you when you forget?

Yes, sir.

♪ Then you're not listening or paying attention

♪ For it seems you haven't learned the lesson yet

ALL: ♪ That a promise is a promise

♪ And a promise that you make

♪ Is a promise you don't break

♪ Yes, a promise is a promise

♪ To keep your word is no mistake

♪ If you promise to do something

♪ You must do it!

♪ Though you might rue it

♪ You must stick to it

♪ And once you give your word of honor

♪ Don't erase it

♪ Do not replace it

♪ That would just disgrace it

ALL: ♪ For a promise is a promise

♪ And a promise that you make

♪ Is a promise you don't break

♪ Yes, a promise is a promise

♪ To keep your word is no mistake

♪ Promise? ♪ Promise

Well, now, child, what's so important?

Go on, speak up!

It wasn't anything, Uncle.

(CLEARS THROAT)

Do you think Henrietta would have come in like that?

No, Uncle.

Hmm.

Oh, you're so sweet.

(SIGHS)

Do try and act a little bit more like a princess,

just in case it is you.

(CLEARS THROAT)

All right, Uncle. I'll try.

Hmm.

I couldn't tell her.

I couldn't break her heart.

(SIGHS)

I know who he'll choose.

(ADVISORS GROAN)

(SIGHS)

(HENRIETTA LAUGHING)

Hey, Henrietta.

(HENRIETTA SHUSHING)

(CONTINUES LAUGHING)

Come on, I know you're in there.

I couldn't find out what's going on.

HENRIETTA: (SHUSHING) Don't answer.

Maybe she'll think we're not here.

(GIRLS LAUGHING)

Good. She's gone.

All these eligible bachelors!

Ooh! Look at him!

(LAUGHING)

The Duke of Bowl! Look at those ears.

(EXCLAIMS IN DISGUST) They stick out!

Stick out? He's ugly enough for Zora.

(DULCEY CHUCKLES)

(GASPS) It's me.

Remember?

Who asked you?

Guess nobody.

You're always horning in.

Why don't you just get your own friends?

Let her stay.

(EXHALES) Well, I suppose it's all right.

Henrietta?

Why did you tell me it was okay, when it wasn't?

HENRIETTA: I said you could stay.

I didn't say you could talk.

But the flag and the trumpets. What's going on?

Come on, Dulcey, where were we?

Look at him!

Come on, let me see.

The Prince of Freedly!

Oh. Look at him, he'd love me.

He is so handsome!

His eyes...

(GASPS) Wait!

It says a wicked witch cast a spell on him.

He hasn't been seen for a year.

Can I see?

Go play with your ball.

Uncle told me to try and act more like a princess.

He told you to act more like a princess?

Well, I wouldn't bother if I were you.

How can I act like a princess?

Could you help me?

Don't make me laugh.

But, gee... Grow up!

I am grown up. I'm twelve and a half.

Look, I don't have time for this right now.

Besides, you talked. You're banished!

Come on, Henrietta.

I said leave!

Bye.

(GROANS)

Sisters. You are so lucky you don't have one.

I can act like a princess.

They'll see.

I know what to do.

I'll have the turkey.

SERVANT: Yes, Your Majesty.

Now, listen.

I don't want any mention

of this Baron Von Whobble and the sunset dance.

I'll tell my nieces about it myself, later.

Now, let's just try to conduct ourselves properly and...

And do try to behave like adults.

Your Majesty!

Ah!

(GROANS)

(ALL GROANING)

(ADVISOR BLOWING NOSE)

Must you do everything that I do?

(CLEARING THROAT) Excuse me, Your Majesty.

Princess Henrietta and her best friend, Dulcey.

Escorted by the Emissary.

(ADVISORS CLAMORING)

May I give you a chair?

No! No! Let me!

How proud you make me.

(CHUCKLES)

You're so beautiful.

Thank you, Uncle.

Excuse me, Your Majesty.

(CLEARING THROAT) Princess Zora!

(ADVISORS MURMURING)

(ALL LAUGHING)

ADVISOR 1: What does she look like?

Charming.

ADVISOR 2: What a terrible dress!

Honestly, Uncle, the way she carries that stupid ball!

She's such a child.

What will we do with her?

(SNORING)

I wish...

Oh, if only there was someone to talk to.

(SPLASH)

My lucky ball.

I've lost it.

(GASPS)

Hmm.

(HUMMING)

Good evening, sweet lady.

Who are you?

Who do I look like?

You look like a frog!

Sort of.

I beg your pardon.

I'm not just sort of a frog,

I'm a pedigreed amphibian.

Pedigreed?

Frogs aren't pedigreed.

Of course they're pedigreed.

Care to see my lineage?

You can't be a frog!

And why not?

Well, I don't know.

It's just that for a frog, you're awfully tall.

Oh.

You noticed?

Yes, I am rather tall.

It's because...

You see,

it's like this.

♪ When I was a tadpole I was such a sadpole

♪ Because I was so different from my brothers

♪ While I was a pollywog I never was a jollywog

♪ I wanted to be like all of the others

♪ But I never got my druthers

♪ I was a too-tall frog

♪ Always a too-tall frog

♪ Miserable and lonely all the time

♪ Teased and tormented and treated like slime

♪ I was a too-tall frog

♪ Caught in a too-small bog

♪ Everything I tried to do turned to crud

♪ I sat upon my lily pad and felt like a dud

♪ And all around the swimming hole

♪ My name was Mud

♪ I was a too-tall frog

♪ Then one day it happened

♪ As it happens every spring

♪ The cranes and storks and kingfishers

♪ Hungrily take wing

♪ And fly to the nearest bog they find

♪ And try to eat every frog they find

♪ But this year they got a big surprise

♪ When I jumped out and it scared them

♪ Right back into the skies

♪ Hooray for the too-tall frog

♪ Make way for the too-tall frog

♪ Everyone, including me, realized

♪ There's plenty of practicality

♪ In being my size

♪ Hooray for the too-tall frog

♪ Make way for the too-tall frog

♪ Suddenly and wonderfully my life made sense

♪ Now I don't mind that I'm inclined to be immense

♪ And everyone who knows me now

♪ Says I am a prince

♪ Not bad for a too-tall

♪ I'm glad I'm a too-tall

♪ Too-tall frog

You're not too tall. You're just right.

I am?

Yes.

Thank you.

I thought you'd see the light.

Shall we?

And what about you?

What about me?

Well, I could be mistaken,

but when I first saw you, you looked a little sad.

Come on, you can tell me.

I'm just a frog.

Well, you see, Henrietta...

She's my sister.

Well, she said something mean

and then I lost my lucky ball.

It dropped in your fountain.

And it's my favorite thing.

But wait, you're a frog.

And if you're a frog...

Don't frogs swim?

Of course I swim. I'm a champion.

Then could you do me a favor and get it for me?

Hmm.

Why should I get it for you?

You didn't even believe I was pedigreed.

But I do now.

If I get it for you, will you do something for me?

What?

Will you be my friend?

Friend?

Well, you see, it's not that easy.

Uncle doesn't like me to...

But I'd get it for you in a flash.

All you have to do is promise to be my friend,

no matter what.

And take me to your palace.

Well...

Just for a while.

You see, I'm a frog,

and we frogs can't be too long without water.

Please?

You see, I get lonely sometimes.

You do?

Me, too.

Then will you promise?

I guess, if you get me my ball.

Say it.

I promise to be your friend.

No matter what.

No matter what.

And?

BOTH: And take you home to the palace.

Hey!

It was there all along.

I am sort of clever.

Remember. You promised.

(CROAKS)

It's okay.

I may be cold blooded, but I've got a warm heart.

(WHISPERING) First, we have to pass the sleeping guard.

It's okay. He always sleeps.

But once we're inside, we'd better be careful.

No offense,

but Uncle's a little squeamish

about things that go bump in the dark.

(GUARD SNORING)

(CROAKS)

(CONTINUES SNORING)

(DOOR OPENS)

(SLAMMING DOOR)

(SHUSHING) (SHUSHING)

(ADVISORS WHISTLING TUNE)

(WHISTLING)

Wait.

Well, they look like they know where they're going.

Oh!

Oh. Hello.

Hello. Nice night.

Nice to see you know how to walk.

I was beginning to think you did not know how.

(FROG PRINCE CROAKS)

(CROAKING CONTINUES)

Did you say something?

(CLEARS THROAT)

It was a frog.

I mean, I had a frog in my throat.

You know. Ribbit! Ribbit!

Oh, good grief!

(CROAKS SOFTLY)

(WHISPERING) Up here.

You are clever.

I told you. I'm exceptional!

Wait here.

Ladies and gentlemen,

you are now about to see one amazing amphibian!

(DRUM ROLL)

Wow!

Oh, that was nothing. You should see me catch flies.

(SLURPS) (CHUCKLES)

Where to, sweet lady?

To my chambers of course, squire.

Henrietta, are you listening?

Yes. Oh, that poor girl.

Uncle, you're making me nervous.

Oh. Am I?

Yes.

So?

So...

Oh, as I was saying, after this Baron Von...

Waggle, Woggle, whatever his name is,

has made his decision,

there will be a sunset dance.

(SIGHS) There.

Now you know as much about it as I do.

I don't know what you're so worried about.

Take one look at me and that will be that.

What about Zora?

(SCOFFS) Zora, a princess? Please.

But she's such a child.

She tries so hard and...

She does adore you.

Don't you care about her feelings?

Yeah. Don't you?

Zora! Zora! Zora!

Why is everyone always thinking about Zora!

Of course, I care how she feels.

And don't worry.

When I'm princess I'm still going to let her speak to me.

But, Uncle, if you really cared,

you wouldn't let her come at all.

Because the Baron's going to pick me

and the poor little thing is just going to die.

Yes.

I'm afraid so.

(DOOR CLOSES)

(WHISPERING) Come on.

I think we're safe here.

Good.

Who's that?

My older sister, Henrietta.

Well, you know she really is very, very...

Well, she is... I know.

You don't have to tell me.

She's beautiful! Not like me.

Hmm?

Hey, come on.

I think you're beautiful.

I must be doing something right.

My sweet lady smiles.

You keep saying lady. I'm not a lady.

Yikes! Are you a frog?

No. I'm just a girl.

A girl?

A girl! Hardly!

Why, aren't you ravishing?

Scrumptious?

Exquisite?

(CROAKING)

The trouble is you just don't know it.

No. I'm not ravishing.

Or scrumptious. Or exquisite.

Want to make a bet?

First time I saw you, that's just what I thought.

Really?

Really. Come on.

Come on.

I'll show you.

Take a look.

Come on.

If you look long enough,

you'll see how other people see you.

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

Darling, it's me.

Oh, no, it's Uncle!

Oh! He's heard what a charmer I am,

now he's dying to meet me.

I don't think so. I think you'd better hide.

Zora, can you hear?

Hurry!

Whoa! Hurry!

(GASPS)

Oh, my dear!

Hello, Uncle.

Dear, darling child...

(CLEARING THROAT)

What's wrong?

(STUTTERING) The flag, it flies

because there's going to be a sunset dance.

There. This will explain it.

A sunset dance!

Not now.

You'll come

and you'll try and you won't be hurt.

At a sunset dance?

Why should I?

My dear...

I don't know how to say it...

I'm not one for emotions.

I love you, too, Uncle.

(LAUGHS)

Good night, my dear.

Good night.

Is that a new toy?

I just got him. Isn't he cute?

Oh, I suppose he's cute.

I'm not one for frogs, myself.

But he's cute. I suppose.

Good night. Good night.

(DOOR OPENS) (BELL RINGING)

Very lifelike for a toy!

(CHUCKLES)

Good night. ZORA: Good night.

Oh, I just love to dance.

I knew something was going to happen.

I wonder why nobody told me.

Shall I?

Absolutely.

I never wanted to go to some stupid old dance anyway.

What?

I don't stand a chance.

Yes, you do.

But she's the princess.

How do you know?

Because I don't act like a princess.

I don't even look like a princess.

Well, then, I'll teach you.

But you're a frog!

I may be a frog, but I know something about princesses.

Even a little about princes, too.

So, let me be your friend.

Let me help you.

Come on, what have we got to lose?

We?

Well, I'm your friend, sweet lady.

And when you have a problem, I have a problem, too.

So, what have we got to lose?

You mean, you really would help me?

Mmm. 'Course I would.

Ribbit!

And ribbit to you, too.

Well, where do we begin?

First, some water for the frog.

(GARGLING) (LAUGHING)

(EXCLAIMS)

Now, to the ballroom.

First, I'll bow. Then you curtsey.

How's that?

But... Maybe this will help.

Now, watch the expert.

(HUMMING)

Now, you try.

Be steady, poised, and confident.

Uh-huh, that's right.

Oops! Oh!

Oh, no. Try it again.

Turn.

Back straight. Eyes forward.

Now, turn.

That's a princess!

Perfect.

Excellent!

Now what?

Are you ready for the best part?

(WALTZ MUSIC PLAYING)

May I have this dance?

I don't know how.

It's easy. Let's see.

It's been a long time since I've done this myself.

But this is how I remember it.

One, two, three. One, two, three.

Remember, a princess should always keep her head held high.

Psst!

Do you see what I see?

Yeah! He's so cute.

HENRIETTA: No, stupid. Her. Look!

I mean, she's...

DULCEY: She's beautiful.

No.

She looks almost like a princess.

She's not going to have the opportunity.

(MUSIC STOPS)

Thank you, my princess.

You're welcome, kind frog.

There's just one more thing.

Now, this color's perfect.

Are you sure?

Have I led you astray before?

Believe me, this color is perfect.

Well, sweet lady, I have to go.

I have to get back to the water.

So, I must say good night.

(CROAKING)

No! Please don't go.

I mean, what if I don't remember it all?

We could meet tomorrow if you like.

We'll go over it again and practice.

We could?

I'll meet you by the fountain in the morning.

Good.

Are you sure?

You will be there, won't you?

Frog's honor.

(GASPS) Wait.

Before you go, I want you to have this.

It's your lucky ball.

See, I'm not so sure it is lucky.

But it's my favorite thing.

And you said you got lonely sometimes.

And sometimes when you hold it, it helps.

Then I'll hold it tight.

Good night, sweet lady.

Good night.

ZORA: See you tomorrow.

Come on! Where?

Shh!

Frogging, dimwit.

We can't capture him. He's too tall.

Did you hear what he said?

If we can lure him away from the water, we can overpower him.

♪ She gave me her favorite thing

♪ Made me feel just like a king

♪ Puts me in the mood to sing of friendship

♪ Suddenly there's someone who

♪ Lightens up my point of view

♪ Makes the world seem fresh and new

♪ My friendship

♪ When the shadows fall

♪ I don't mind at all

♪ Knowing you are there

♪ Like an evening prayer

♪ Why am I surprised to find

♪ Someone touched my heart and mind

♪ I feel I've been valentined

♪ By friendship

♪ Starlight, star bright

♪ Thank you for my friend tonight

♪ I'm the gladdest I can get

♪ He's the best friend I've had yet

♪ So much nicer than a pet

♪ That's friendship

♪ Once I was alone

♪ Always on my own

♪ If I had a friend

♪ I had to pretend

BOTH: ♪ Now my solo melody

♪ Turns into a harmony

♪ And becomes a part of me

♪ My friend

♪ Through the dark the moonlight streams

♪ Lights the night with silver beams

BOTH: ♪ We'll sail across our sea of dreams

♪ On friendship

(GRUNTS) Got you. You slimy lowlife creature.

Get up.

No, I can't live without water.

You should have thought of that before you made friends with Zora.

Get up! We're going.

FROG PRINCE: Wait!

Be quiet, toad.

(OWL HOOTING)

FROG PRINCE: (PANTING) Oh, please, I'm weak.

HENRIETTA: Too bad.

Good.

He can't get out. (GRUNTING)

Henrietta, he'll die if we leave him.

HENRIETTA: Dulcey!

I'm coming.

(GRUNTING)

(BALL THUDDING)

(TRUMPET FANFARE)

You look nice, Zora.

Thank you.

You seem a little different.

Is it really you?

It's really me.

(LAUGHING)

Tonight's the big night.

You must be there before sunset.

The Baron must see you.

Have I really changed?

Uh-huh.

Oh, Uncle, the best thing has happened to me.

I've got a friend.

Don't forget the dance.

I'll be there.

Well, well, well, well, well.

(CHUCKLES)

Ribbit!

(DUCKS SQUAWKING)

Ribbit?

(BIRDS CHIRPING)

Where are you?

(PEACOCKS SCREECHING)

ZORA: The Valentine.

Oh, no.

Maybe he didn't come because...

Because he doesn't want to be my friend.

Maybe he doesn't care.

Maybe he's forgotten.

♪ Have you forgotten me and gone away

♪ Without a reason why

♪ Would you just disappear and leave me here

♪ And never say goodbye

♪ Have you found someone new to be with you

♪ A better friend somehow

♪ Oh, how could you forget about me now?

♪ Have you forgotten me so easily

♪ Forgotten me so fast

♪ From all the things we shared

♪ I thought you cared

♪ Our friendship would last

♪ I can't believe that you've forgotten me

♪ But even if it's true

♪ I never will forget about you

♪ I never will forget

♪ About you

(SNIFFLING)

Oh, please.

You said you'd be here.

Oh, Ribbit! I knew you'd come.

HENRIETTA: I have a message for you.

First, who exactly were you talking to?

I...

My... My friend.

I don't see anyone. Do you, Dulcey?

Come on, Henrietta.

Just a minute.

Who's Ribbit?

I just told you. He's my friend.

My best friend. That's who.

HENRIETTA: You have a best friend?

I do.

Seen him lately?

He's coming.

What's this? Hey, that's for him!

Well, he won't be needing it.

Not where he is.

How do you know where he is?

You've never even seen him.

Is he green, tall, kind of slimy?

Stop it!

What did you do with him?

You really want to know?

We took him to the Woods of the Dark Heart.

The Woods of the Dark Heart?

He asked for you to come, Zora, you'd better hurry.

He's pretty thirsty. I'm not sure he's gonna make it.

I'll tell Uncle.

You'll tell him what?

That you know a frog who could talk.

He'll believe you. I'm sure he will.

Let's go.

If you hurry you can save him.

I hope he's all right. Quick!

Wait a minute, where are you going?

My friend is in trouble.

What friend?

The friend I told you about before.

I have to help him. I promised.

You promised me you'd come. You promised you'd try.

Don't you want to be the princess?

Yes I do, but he needs me.

But the Baron will be coming soon.

I know, but...

But what?

But I think friends are more important. Don't you?

All right. Go! But be careful!

And be back before sunset!

Yes, Uncle.

Do you think Zora will be all right?

She'll be fine.

Well, what if she... I'm going to wear those.

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

Henrietta?

What's going on? Do you know anything about this?

Why, what do you mean, Uncle?

You know perfectly well what I mean.

Who's this friend of hers?

The only friend I know she has is pretend

and that stupid little ball she carries around.

Then where's she going?

Who knows?

Dulcey?

The way I figure it, she just knows

the Baron's going to pick me

and she's being a bad sport about it.

I don't believe you.

And if anything happens to her...

Anything what, Uncle?

You'll be punished for a long time.

Believe me!

MAN: Trumpeteers!

(TRUMPET FANFARE)

Baron Von Whobble of the illustrious Von Whobbles.

(TRUMPET FANFARE)

Greetings, Baron Von Whobble.

Welcome to the Kingdom of Tartonia.

Who are you?

I am the Emissary.

A greeter of people from faraway lands.

Your nose looks like an old sea cow.

(PEOPLE SNIGGERING)

Excuse me?

It is my best feature.

Enough of this nose!

I have come with a purpose.

It is time. Shall we go?

MAN: Trumpeteers!

(TRUMPET FANFARE)

He's got to be here!

He's got to.

(BIRDS SCREECHING)

(PANTING) Ribbit?

(WIND HOWLING)

(GASPS)

Still no sign of Zora.

Keep the guards posted.

And if they see anything, tell me at once.

Sire.

ZORA: Oh, no!

Oh, Ribbit. Please, wake up.

(GRUNTS) Here. Hang on to this.

(BREATHING HEAVILY)

Careful!

I'm so glad you're all right.

And to think you came all this way.

What are friends for, anyway?

(GASPS)

But... But you're a prince.

Yes, I am.

There's no time to explain, sweet lady,

we have to get back to the palace.

But look!

We'll never make it back.

Your lucky ball.

Oh, lucky ball, help us get back to the palace.

(HORSE WHINNYING)

(HORSE SNORTING)

MAN: The King decrees that all proceed

to the ballroom for the ceremony.

What are you so worried about?

I'm the one who's going to be crowned princess.

Well, maybe you won't.

Maybe Zora will get back.

She's not going to get back.

She'll never find him. Never!

Well, I hope she does.

Because you're cruel, Henrietta.

You don't deserve it.

I'd much rather be friends with Zora than you.

Good.

(DOOR OPENING)

(DOOR SLAMMING SHUT)

When I'm princess, I'll remember that!

(TRUMPET FANFARE)

Presenting King William, King of all Tartonia

and Baron Von Whobble.

MAN: Trumpeteers!

(TRUMPET FANFARE)

Sunset has come. Now is the time.

(CLEARING THROAT)

We are gathered here today,

in the greatest kingdom of the southern hemisphere,

to celebrate the...

crowning of the true Princess of Tartonia.

(CHUCKLES)

I'm sure that the Baron Von Whobble

will be fair in his decision.

And the whole kingdom will rejoice...

In his decision.

And I...

Baron, please.

Your Majesty, noble advisors, Mr. Emissary,

my lords, ladies and gentlemen.

My discerning eye.

(PEOPLE CHATTERING)

Please, Your Majesty, have your nieces presented for inspection.

(HORSE WHINNYING)

(GRUNTING)

FROG PRINCE: Open the gates!

Open!

(SNORING)

Open the gates!

(BANGING ON DOOR) Open!

Your Majesty, Henrietta the eldest.

(PEOPLE EXCLAIMING)

Baron Von Whobble, what a wise judge you are.

I am honored.

Mmm-hmm.

What style, what grace.

Surely you must be without any reasonable doubt, the princess.

Yes, but, in order

to judge wisely, you must be fair.

Where is your sister?

Yes. Where?

Baron, she didn't want to come.

(PEOPLE MURMURING)

That is not true.

It must be true, she isn't here.

And the decision must be made.

(PEOPLE CHATTERING LOUDLY)

We're too late.

No, we can't be.

Oh, lucky ball, I wish...

I wish with all my might. Please help us.

(STUTTERING)

I'm coming.

I'm coming, I'm coming.

It's magic.

Kneel, please.

Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you have all been waiting for.

(PANTING)

And now, by the powers vested in me,

it is with great honor...

I can't go in. Not like this.

Nobody would think I was the princess.

Here.

But it only works for you.

Oh, sweet lady, did it?

That I do hereby pronounce you

to be the one and only true princess.

Wait!

(PEOPLE GASPING)

Who are you, young man?

Yes, who are you? How dare you interrupt.

Don't you know the importance of these proceedings?

I am the Prince of Freedly.

(PEOPLE CHATTERING EXCITEDLY)

You cannot be the Prince of Freedly.

He's under a witch's spell.

Some say he was turned into a frog.

It's true. I was under a spell.

A spell which can only be broken by a true princess.

And a true princess broke it.

She kept her promise.

May I present, Princess Zora.

Baron Von Whobble, Your Majesty,

Mr. Emissary, I am Zora.

You radiate such beauty.

Yes, Baron,

hers is the purest beauty.

It comes from inside.

I'm so proud of you.

So very proud.

Only a true princess would risk everything for a friend.

(SCOFFS)

(FOOTSTEPS RETREATING)

She kept her promise.

I agree.

I, Baron Von Whobble,

crown you Princess Zora.

(TRUMPET FANFARE)

(ALL CHEERING)

Start the music, let the dance begin.

Here, Uncle, will you keep this for me?

Of course.

(CROWD CHATTERING)

Are you really the Prince of Freedly?

Yes.

But do you know what my friends call me?

Yes, I do.

What?

Ribbit.

Ribbit.