The Prisoner of Zenda (1937)

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The Prisoner of Zenda
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StarringRonald ColmanMadeleine CarrollDouglas Fairbanks Jr.
DirectorJohn Cromwell
WritersEdward E. Rose
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NR 1 hr 41 minSep 3rd, 1937Adventure, Drama, Romance
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Plot
A kingdom's ascending heir, marked for assassination, switches identities with a lookalike, who takes his place at the coronation. When the real king is kidnapped, his followers try to find him, while the stand-in falls in love with the king's intended bride, the beautiful Princess Flavia.

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Theatrical Release:September 3rd, 1937 - Buy Tickets
Movie Budget:$1,250,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$5,000,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Selznick International Pictures
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