The Prisoner of Zenda (1922): Cast
The Prisoner of Zenda is a 1922 adventure drama directed by Rex Ingram, starring Alice Terry as Princess Flavia, Lewis Stone and Stuart Holmes. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Rex Ingram
- Studio
- Metro Pictures Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Prisoner of Zenda About?
The premise of The Prisoner of Zenda without spoilers.
A kingdom’s heir to the throne is targeted for assassination, so he trades places with his uncanny doppelgänger, who steps in for the coronation. When the real king is kidnapped, loyal supporters race to rescue him, while the impostor becomes entangled with the king’s betrothed, the striking Princess Flavia, and falls in love.
The Prisoner of Zenda Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- half brother half brother relationship
- cigarette smoking
- drugged wine
- grand duke
- king
- princess
- man wears a monocle
- look alike
- cousin
- great dane
- locked in a wine cellar
- assassination attempt
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- distant relative
- impersonating a king
- wine
- drugged drink
- abduction
- captor
- captivity
- prisoner
- drain
- waterfall
- guard
- battle for throne
- love triangle
- swordfight
- rescue mission
- royal ball
- little person
- sword
- train
- deception
- treachery
- note
- monocle
- mistaken identity
- kingdom
- duty
- duty bound
- jilted woman
- hunting lodge
- entering through a window
- englishman abroad
- swashbuckler adventure
- evil
- remade
- actor playing dual role
- dual role
- male female relationship
- unrequited love
The Prisoner of Zenda Cast & Characters
Alice Terry leads the cast as Princess Flavia, with Lewis Stone as Rudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf and Stuart Holmes as Grand Duke 'Black' Michael. Directed by Rex Ingram; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rex Ingram
- Alice Terry as Princess Flavia
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Lewis Stone as Rudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf - Stuart Holmes as Grand Duke 'Black' Michael
- John George as Assassin
Also Starring in The Prisoner of Zenda
· 13 more- Eric Mayne Rudolf's Brother Lord Burlesdon (uncredited)
- Ted Billings Train Passenger Eating Banana (uncredited)
- Lon Poff Archbishop (uncredited)
- Ramon Novarro Rupert of Hentzau
- Frederick Vogeding Detchard (uncredited)
- Robert Edeson Colonel Sapt
- Snitz Edwards Josef
- Edward Connelly Marshal von Strakencz
- Malcolm McGregor Capt. Fritz von Tarlenheim
- Fairfax Burger Bersonin
- Barbara La Marr Antoinette de Mauban
- S.E. Jennings De Gautet
- Lois Lee Countess Helga
More from Rex Ingram
More films directed by Rex Ingram: The Magician, Mare Nostrum, Scaramouche and The Conquering Power.
The Prisoner of Zenda Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “El prisionero de Zenda” and “Le Prisonnier de Zenda”.
- Also known as
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- El prisionero de Zenda
- Le Prisonnier de Zenda
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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 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was The Prisoner of Zenda released?
The Prisoner of Zenda was released on September 11, 1922.
Who directed The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda was directed by Rex Ingram.
More films by Rex Ingram Who is in the cast of The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda stars Alice Terry as Princess Flavia, Lewis Stone as Rudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf and Stuart Holmes as Grand Duke 'Black' Michael, among 17 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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