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royal prisoner

The Prisoner of Zenda (1952), dir. Richard Thorpe

monarchy and intrigue associated with the struggle for power is an interesting and often used themes in Hollywood movies, even though the U.S. has never been a monarchy. Maybe that's why such a topic for Americans seemed exotic and attractive. The monarchy is a system in which power is often inherited, so the battle for the crown takes place between the brothers, which is also a motive of willing used by filmmakers. In addition, this topic is also an ideal opportunity to use beautiful, but for today's audience a bit bizarre, costumes and spectacular scenery. The film by Richard Thorpe is another of the many adaptations Prisoner Zenda Anthony Hope , but this is the first color version. Screenwriter John L. Balderston, not only adapted the book, but also his own screenplay for the 1937 version. Similarly, did the composer Alfred Newman. In visual terms, however, this film stands out compared to the previous adaptation.

At the beginning of the film can see a few almost imperceptible special effects, such as a handshake, "twins", played by Stewart Granger. Then we learn that heir to the throne should not drink wine the day before the coronation, because it can lead to many dramatic events. An Englishman, who arrives in the country at a similar (as England), the political system, unexpectedly becomes involved in intrigue, whose aim is to seize power in the state. Because of the similarity to the local ruler, Rudolf, takes part in masquerade, just to prevent this, to the throne who uses deceptive and treacherous methods of Prince Michael, brother Rudolf. In the second half of the film shares a bit accelerates, and the culmination of events is a duel Stewart Granger and James Mason. To show that both are masters of fencing duel is quite long and ends in an unexpected way.

difficult to criticize anything the team responsible for this film. Director, actors and authors have done visuals just a typical Hollywood-style job. Richard Thorpe made films quickly and efficiently, not to exceed the time specified in the schedule. Therefore, when filmed several movies a year, and in 1952 in addition to Prisoner Royal completed screening of Sir Walter Scott's novel, Fri Ivanhoe, who won an Oscar nomination for best film. royal prisoner in a certain sense the continuation of the topic, that Richard Thorpe has completed a year earlier in the western valley vengeance (Vengeance Valley , 1951) - in both movies is the theme of the current conflict between the two half brothers.

worth seeing Prisoner Zenda for several reasons. Because this is an interesting story about the political turmoil, conflict, fraternal and risk-taking in a good cause. Because it is visually attractive production, which shows the involvement of artists, a love of exotic adventure and the desire to provide entertainment to viewers. Is also worth seeing if only because of the gripping game between James Mason and Stewart Granger in the roles of characters with similar names (Rupert and Rudolf), similar traits (wits and intelligence) and related skills (effective use of the white arms), yet are standing on opposite sides.