The Prisoner of Zenda
Synopsis
A kingdom's ascending heir, marked for assassination, switches identities with a lookalike, who takes his place at the coronation. When the real king is kidnapped, his followers try to find him, while the stand-in falls in love with the king's intended bride, the beautiful Princess Flavia.
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Lewis Stone
Rudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf
Alice Terry
Princess Flavia
Robert Edeson
Colonel Sapt
Stuart Holmes
Grand Duke 'Black' Michael
Ramon Novarro
Rupert of Hentzau
Barbara La Marr
Antoinette de Mauban
Malcolm McGregor
Capt. Fritz von Tarlenheim
Edward Connelly
Marshal von Strakencz
Lois Lee
Countess Helga
John George
Assassin
Snitz Edwards
Josef
Fairfax Burger
Bersonin
S.E. Jennings
De Gautet
Ted Billings
Train Passenger Eating Banana (uncredited)
Eric Mayne
Rudolf's Brother Lord Burlesdon (uncredited)
Lon Poff
Archbishop (uncredited)
Frederick Vogeding
Detchard (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$323K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rex Ingram
- Screenplay & Story
- Slavko Vorkapich, Mary O'Hara, Anthony Hope
- Original Title
- The Prisoner of Zenda
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $323K
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rex Ingram
Slavko Vorkapich, Mary O'Hara, Anthony Hope
John F. Seitz
Grant Whytock
Rex Ingram
Department Leadership Roster
Slavko Vorkapich
Writer
Mary O'Hara
Writer
Rex Ingram
Director
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Grant Whytock
Editor
Rex Ingram
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prisoner of Zenda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Prisoner of Zenda about?
A kingdom's ascending heir, marked for assassination, switches identities with a lookalike, who takes his place at the coronation. When the real king is kidnapped, his followers try to find him, while the stand-in falls in love with the king's intended bride, the beautiful Princess Flavia.
Who directed The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda was directed by Rex Ingram.
Who stars in The Prisoner of Zenda?
The principal cast of The Prisoner of Zenda includes Lewis Stone, Alice Terry, Robert Edeson, Stuart Holmes, Ramon Novarro.
When was The Prisoner of Zenda released and how long is it?
The Prisoner of Zenda was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Is The Prisoner of Zenda based on a book or true story?
The Prisoner of Zenda is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anthony Hope".