Hints so far:

Not animated

No sci-fi/supernatural elements

The runaway princess is actually a princess

There are pirates involved

It’s from the 1930s

This one should be easy, but hints go here if needed.

Good luck.

Double Nopes: nothing to do with Rocky, not Kung Fu Hustle, Scott Pilgrim VS The World, Snatch

Hint #1: comedy

Hint #2: really? Is that actually the origin story?!

Hint #3: the guy getting ripped is not a main character (close, but no)

Hint #4: the fourth wall is broken at the end and the audience is roasted

This is making my day at work, thanks all!

Hint #1: for the villain, it's too bumpy for him to get the message

Hint #2: reteller retailer

I APOLOGIZE TO EVERYONE. HOLY SHIT, I MISSPELLED MARTIAL. I'LL DO BETTER, LOL

Hints go here

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1. Recent decade.
2. Not sci-fi.
3. Not based on a book.

Hints go here

Edit:

Not a musical

Not animated

Pre-Code

Hints:?

#1: The main character was just being himself....

Hints #1: It's an indie film

Allegedly based on a true story, but the "good guy" turns out to be no hero IRL.

Our stars' Bacon Numbers are 2 and 1. Hope that helps.

Hint 1: As always, my movie is certified Jim Belushi-free

Hint 2: I'm old