The Prisoner of Zenda (1937) | |
| Director(s) | John Cromwell, W.S. Van Dyke (uncredited) |
| Producer(s) | David O. Selznick |
| Top Genres | Adventure, Drama, Film Adaptation, Romance |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Mistaken Identity, Royalty, Swashbucklers |
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The Prisoner of Zenda Overview:
The Prisoner of Zenda (1937) was a Adventure - Drama Film directed by W.S. Van Dyke and John Cromwell and produced by David O. Selznick.
The Prisoner of Zenda was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1991.
Academy Awards 1937 --- Ceremony Number 10 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Art Direction | Lyle Wheeler | Nominated |
| Best Music - Scoring | Selznick International Pictures Music Department, Alfred Newman, musical director (Score by Alfred | Nominated |
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The Prisoner of Zenda (1937)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 15, 2018 From 4 Star FilmsIt’s the curse of a childhood watching too many reruns of Get Smart but I can’t seem to get Don Adam’s impersonation of Ronald Colman out of my head while watching The Prisoner of Zenda. There are worse curses to be stricken with though I suppose. This classic adaptation of Anthony... Read full article
O Prisioneiro de Zenda / The Prisoner of Zenda (1937)
By L? on Jul 13, 2017 From Critica RetroO Prisioneiro de Zenda / The Prisoner of Zenda (1937) A “vis?o dupla” ? uma das t?cnicas mais ricas, mais exploradas e mais comentadas na m?dia filmada. At? hoje, quando um ator interpreta dois pap?is em um s? filme ou programa de TV, ? gerada uma curiosidade e surgem alguns artig... Read full article
The Prisoner of Zenda ( 1952 )
By The Metzinger Sisters on Nov 9, 2015 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film LoversMovies Silently is hosting the great Swashathon celebrating sword-wielding heroes and the films that featured them dating from the 1920s through the 1960s. The 1937 Ronald Colman classic The Prisoner of Zenda is often considered the definitive film adaptation of Anthony Hope's novel of the same na... Read full article
The Prisoner of Zenda ( 1952 )
By The Metzinger Sisters on Nov 9, 2015 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film LoversMovies Silently is currently hosting the great Swashathon celebrating sword-wielding heroes and the films that featured them dating from the 1920s through the 1960s. This post is our contribution to the event. The 1937 Ronald Colman classic The Prisoner of Zenda is often considered the definitive ... Read full article
The Prisoner of Zenda ( 1952 )
By The Metzinger Sisters on Nov 9, 2015 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film LoversMovies Silently is currently hosting the great Swashathon celebrating sword-wielding heroes and the films that featured them dating from the 1920s through the 1960s. This post is our contribution to the event. The 1937 Ronald Colman classic The Prisoner of Zenda is often considered the definitive ... Read full article
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Quotes from
Captain Fritz von Tarlenheim: Fate doesn't always make the right men kings.
Black Michael: There may come a time, Hentzau, when your services no longer excuse your impertinance.
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Facts about
As a publicity stunt, publicity chief Russell Birdwell flew from Zenda, Ontario, Canada (named for the fictional kingdom) along with 12 residents, to the New York world premiere. He also had the mayor of Los Angeles start a fencing tournament.
Fay Wray screen-tested for the role of Princess Flavia. Color footage of this - apparently Douglas Fairbanks Jr.'s home movies - survives in the Motion Picture Academy's archive.
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