The Prisoner of Zenda (1913)

King Rudolf of Ruritania is saved from a coup attempt by the help of his lookalike cousin, who falls in love with the king's fiancee.

Directors:

Hugh Ford, Edwin S. Porter

Writers:

Hugh Ford (scenario), Anthony Hope (novel),

Stars:

James K. Hackett, Beatrice Beckley, David Torrence

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James K. Hackett	...	Rudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf of Ruritania
Beatrice Beckley	...	Princess Flavia
David Torrence	...	Michael, Duke of Strelsau
Fraser Coalter	...	Colonel Sapt (as Frazer Coulter)
William R. Randall	...	Fritz von Tarlenheim (as C.R. Randall)
Walter Hale	...	Rupert of Hentzau
Frank Shannon	...	Detchard
Minna Gale	...	Antoinette de Mauban (as Mina Gale Haines)
Charles Green	...	Johann - Servant to the King
Tom Callahan	...	Josef - Servant to the King
Sidney Barrington	...	Marshal Strakencz
Walter Claton	...	Chancellor
Henry Hebert	...	1st Minister
Wilmer Damo	...	2nd Minister
George Neville	...	Lorenz Teppich

Storyline

King Rudolf of Ruritania is saved from a coup attempt by the help of his lookalike cousin, who falls in love with the king's fiancee.

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Plot Keywords:

impersonation | impostor | substitution | based on novel | based on play

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Taglines:

The tale of a man who was a KING, and a king who was a MAN.

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Genres:

Adventure

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 February 1913 (USA)

Also Known As:

Tragédia de Um Rei

Box Office

Budget:

$50,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Famous Players Film Company

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

A copy of this film survives at Eastman House in Rochester, New York.

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Connections

Version of The Prisoner of Zenda (1922)

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