# The Prisoner of Zenda (1937)

> An adventurous gentleman becomes a king's double, balancing royal duty, treacherous conspirators, and forbidden affection in an imperiled fictional kingdom.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28685

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Romance, Adventure
- Director: John Cromwell
- Cast: Ronald Colman, Madeleine Carroll, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Mary Astor, C. Aubrey Smith, David Niven, Raymond Massey, Montagu Love
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029442/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, romantic, dashing, classic movie night, adventure movie marathon

## Synopsis

A daring adventure unfolds in a kingdom where loyalty and love collide.

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