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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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugh Ford, Edwin S. Porter
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Hope
- Original Title
- The Prisoner of Zenda
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Budget
- $50K
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Ford, Edwin S. Porter
Anthony Hope
Albert W. Hale, Adolph Zukor
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh Ford
Director
Edwin S. Porter
Director
Albert W. Hale
Producer
Adolph Zukor
Producer
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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 Hugh Ford, Edwin S. Porter.
Who stars in The Prisoner of Zenda?
The principal cast of The Prisoner of Zenda includes James K. Hackett, Beatrice Beckley, David Torrence, Fraser Coalter, William R. Randall.
When was The Prisoner of Zenda released and how long is it?
The Prisoner of Zenda was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 55m.
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".