The Prisoner of Zenda (1913): Cast
The Prisoner of Zenda is a 1913 adventure film directed by Edwin S. Porter and Hugh Ford, starring Beatrice Beckley as Princess Flavia, Frank Shannon and David Torrence. It runs 55 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 55 min
- Directors
- Edwin S. Porter and Hugh Ford
- Genre
- Adventure
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Famous Players Film Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Prisoner of Zenda About?
The premise of The Prisoner of Zenda without spoilers.
The rightful heir to a kingdom is marked for assassination, so he trades places with his uncanny doppelgänger, who steps in for the coronation. After the true king is abducted, loyalists hunt for him while the impostor unexpectedly falls for the intended bride, Princess Flavia.
The Prisoner of Zenda Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- based on novel
- based on play
- love
- king
- 19th century
- cousin
- doppleganger
- fiancee
- romantic triangle
- coup attempt
- coronation
- sword fight
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- remade
- impersonation
- substitution
- impostor
The Prisoner of Zenda Cast & Characters
Beatrice Beckley leads the cast as Princess Flavia, with Frank Shannon as Detchard and David Torrence as Michael, Duke of Strelsau. Directed by Edwin S. Porter and Hugh Ford; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Edwin S. Porter
- Co-director Hugh Ford
- Beatrice Beckley as Princess Flavia
- Frank Shannon as Detchard
- David Torrence as Michael, Duke of Strelsau
- Minna Gale as Antoinette de Mauban
Also Starring in The Prisoner of Zenda
· 4 more- William R. Randall Fritz von Tarlenheim
- Fraser Coalter Colonel Sapt
- James K. Hackett Rudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf of Ruritania
- Walter Hale Rupert of Hentzau
More from Edwin S. Porter and Hugh Ford
More films directed by Edwin S. Porter and Hugh Ford: Seven Keys to Baldpate, Tess of the Storm Country, The Price and The Lighthouse by the Sea.
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The Prisoner of Zenda FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Prisoner of Zenda, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda runs 55 minutes.
When was The Prisoner of Zenda released?
The Prisoner of Zenda was released on February 18, 1913.
Who directed The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda was directed by Edwin S. Porter and Hugh Ford.
More films by Edwin S. Porter Who is in the cast of The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda stars Beatrice Beckley as Princess Flavia, Frank Shannon as Detchard and David Torrence as Michael, Duke of Strelsau, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Prisoner of Zenda have a post-credit scene?
No. The Prisoner of Zenda has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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