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An Englishman on a Ruritarian holiday must impersonate the king when the rightful monarch, a distant cousin, is drugged and kidnapped.An Englishman on a Ruritarian holiday must impersonate the king when the rightful monarch, a distant cousin, is drugged and kidnapped.An Englishman on a Ruritarian holiday must impersonate the king when the rightful monarch, a distant cousin, is drugged and kidnapped.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 1 win & 3 nominations total
Evelyn Beresford
- Lady Topham
- (uncredited)
Ricardo Lord Cezon
- Little Boy
- (uncredited)
Spencer Charters
- Railroad Porter
- (uncredited)
D'Arcy Corrigan
- Traveler
- (uncredited)
Alexander D'Arcy
- De Gautet
- (uncredited)
Ralph Faulkner
- Bersonin
- (uncredited)
- Directors
- John Cromwell
- W.S. Van Dyke(reshoots) (uncredited)
- Writers
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Did you know
- TriviaDouglas Fairbanks Jr. initially wanted the double role for himself and actually tested for it. He was devastated when it was awarded to Ronald Colman. Instead he was offered the part of "Rupert of Hentzau" and, according to David O. Selznick, "Nobody else stood a chance!" His father, Douglas Fairbanks Sr., convinced his son that it was a blessing in disguise, as it was the best part in the piece, and advised him on billing and costume.
- GoofsPrincess Flavia gives Rassendyll a red rose in the garden. As it lies on a book a little while later, it is white.
- Quotes
Captain Fritz von Tarlenheim: Fate doesn't always make the right men kings.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Hollywood and the Stars: The Swashbucklers (1964)
- SoundtracksArtist's Life, Op. 316
(uncredited)
Composed by Johann Strauss
[The piece to which Rudolph and Flavia dance at the ball]
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One of the greatest movies of all time!
As my summary line might suggest, this is a movie that I have tremendous affection for and is one of the few movies I can watch again and again without a twinge of boredom.
This particular version of Hope's novel has to be the most supremely romantic film of all time. The combination of seven fantastic lead actors, a very witty script, excellent production values, tight direction, and good taste from all concerned make this a film that *must* be seen, and can be enjoyed by anyone of any age. It is, simply, a timeless masterpiece.
It must be said that the monumental achievement is Colman's for his brilliant portrayal of King and commoner. It is true that there are some parts of this film that have not aged well, and the story itself is only a thin (though classic!) adventure yarn, but out of this Colman has created a masterful portrait of a humane and dutiful hero and his flawed but equally interesting counterpart. It is Colman's quiet and absolutely accurate acting that stirs me most, although one cannot ignore the talents of his superlative co-stars. All in all, it is an ensemble acting film with Colman at the top--as it should be.
I envy anyone their first viewing of this remarkable film. It will not soon be forgotten even as flashier and louder thrillers invade our filmgoing consciousness.
This particular version of Hope's novel has to be the most supremely romantic film of all time. The combination of seven fantastic lead actors, a very witty script, excellent production values, tight direction, and good taste from all concerned make this a film that *must* be seen, and can be enjoyed by anyone of any age. It is, simply, a timeless masterpiece.
It must be said that the monumental achievement is Colman's for his brilliant portrayal of King and commoner. It is true that there are some parts of this film that have not aged well, and the story itself is only a thin (though classic!) adventure yarn, but out of this Colman has created a masterful portrait of a humane and dutiful hero and his flawed but equally interesting counterpart. It is Colman's quiet and absolutely accurate acting that stirs me most, although one cannot ignore the talents of his superlative co-stars. All in all, it is an ensemble acting film with Colman at the top--as it should be.
I envy anyone their first viewing of this remarkable film. It will not soon be forgotten even as flashier and louder thrillers invade our filmgoing consciousness.
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- Jun 21, 2000
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- Jetnik na dvorcu Zenda
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- $1,250,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 41 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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