The Prisoner of Zenda
1922, English. Directed by Rex Ingram.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Rex IngramDirector
- Lewis StoneRudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf
- Alice TerryPrincess Flavia
- Robert EdesonColonel Sapt
- Stuart HolmesGrand Duke 'Black' Michael
- Ramon NovarroRupert of Hentzau
- Barbara La MarrAntoinette de Mauban
- Malcolm McGregorCapt. Fritz von Tarlenheim
- Edward ConnellyMarshal von Strakencz
- Lois LeeCountess Helga
- John GeorgeAssassin
- Snitz EdwardsJosef
- Fairfax BurgerBersonin
Details
- Released
- 11 September 1922
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Slavko Vorkapich, Mary O'Hara
- Budget
- $323K
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What The Prisoner of Zenda is based on
The Prisoner of Zenda is based on The Prisoner of Zenda, an 1894 novel by Anthony Hope, published by J. W. Arrowsmith.
Novel · 1894
The Prisoner of Zenda
By Anthony Hope
Published by J. W. Arrowsmith
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The Prisoner of Zenda isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Prisoner of Zenda?
If you liked The Prisoner of Zenda, try The Prince and the Pauper, The Prince and the Pauper, Strings.
Who directed The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda (1922) was directed by Rex Ingram and stars Lewis Stone, Alice Terry, Robert Edeson.
What is The Prisoner of Zenda based on?
The Prisoner of Zenda is based on The Prisoner of Zenda, an 1894 novel by Anthony Hope, published by J. W. Arrowsmith.