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The Prisoner of Zenda (1937)

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Ronald Colman stars in David O. Selznick's classic production of Anthony Hope's swashbuckling adventure. The film takes place in a mythical Central European kingdom with Colman in a dual role as King Rudolf V and Rudolph Rassendyl, a visitor from England who's a distant cousin to the prince. Arriving in the city of Strelsau, the inhabitants are startled by Rudolph's resemblance to the prince. Spotted by two of the prince's aides, Captain Fritz von Tarlenheim (David Niven) and Colonel Zapt (C.

Mar 6, 2007

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This adaptation holds up really well, and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. is terrific as the bad guy.

September 19, 2004 Comment
Nitrate Online

Nigh on to perfect swashbuckler.

October 22, 2003 Comment
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Ronald Coleman is one of the greatest leading men in American cinema. High tea style acting mixed with an air of swashbuckling macho. Zenda is a treat.

July 25, 2003 Comment
Blunt Review

As much fun as a swashbuckler could hope to be.

August 14, 2002 Comment
Kalamazoo Gazette
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"prisoner of zenda" is an original british swashbuckler with aristocraticly dashing ronald colman as the brave knight who defends the secred throne of a nation; madeleine carroll, the british rose, as the divine love interest; dandy douglas fairbanks jr. and raymond massey form a league of doublecrossing vallainy. the

July 28, 2008
groaningbitch
Veronique Kwak

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In the 1930's and 40's when you see Selznick's name on a film it was always top notch in every way. The acting, cinematography, costumes and set design are all A+. If you have seen Moon Over Parador then you know the plot of this film. The best thing about this film is the performance of Fairbanks Jr. There are

December 5, 2008
codyfranklin2

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