LOVE AND BETRAYAL: THE MIA FARROW STORY.Add cast (with characters) Add other production credits (director, editor, etc.) Other comments here. The Prisoner of Zenda (1937) Directed by John Cromwell / George Cukor / W.S. Verdict: Colman and Massey are always interesting to watch. Submit data corrections for The Prisoner of Zenda - John Cromwell, George Cukor. However true it was, any resemblance in The Prisoner of Zenda to Heroes. The film is capped by an exciting sword fight between Colman and Fairbanks, but it never quiteВ becomes a classic. a fantastic supporting cast, a richly-textured script, and lavish budget. as the haughty, deceptively sinister Rupert. Aubrey Smith and David Niven as the king's friends and comrades Mary Astor as the woman who loves Massey not wisely but too well and especially Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Will Princess Flavia (Madeleine Carroll), the prince's beloved, be able to see past the deception? And what happens when the real king gets kidnapped? Colman is terrific in both roles, and there is also expert work from the lovely Carroll Raymond Massey as his evil brother, who wants the crown for himself C. When the prince is given a knock-out potion on the night before his coronation, his aides importune the major to impersonate him or all will be lost. The two men meet and turn out to be cousins. Aubrey Smith, Raymond Massey, Mary Astor and. Major Rudolph Rassendyll (Ronald Colman) is vacationing when people keep remarking upon his strong resemblance to Prince Rudolph (also played by Colman). The film stars Ronald Colman, Madeleine Carroll and Douglas Fairbanks Jr., with a supporting cast including C.

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