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[[Image:PoZ1937_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Prisoner of Zenda (1937)'']] | [[Image:PoZ1937_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Prisoner of Zenda (1937)'']] | ||
'''''The Prisoner of Zenda''''' is a 1937 adaptation of Anthony Hope's 1894 novel of the same name directed by John Cromwell starring [[Ronald Colman]] and [[Douglas Fairbanks Jr.]] Although not the first cinematic adaptation, this is considered the definitive version. The film was remade, shot for shot, in color in 1952 using almost an identical script and an identical score. | '''''The Prisoner of Zenda''''' is a 1937 adaptation of Anthony Hope's 1894 novel of the same name directed by John Cromwell starring [[Ronald Colman]] and [[Douglas Fairbanks Jr.]] Although not the first cinematic adaptation, this is considered the definitive version. The original novel had a sequel, ''Rupert of Hentzau'', but producer David O. Selznick declined to film a sequel, partly because it was depressing and more importantly, he was busy with ''[[Gone with the Wind]]''. The film was [[The Prisoner of Zenda (1952)|remade]], shot for shot, in color in 1952 using almost an identical script and an identical score, starring [[Stewart Granger]] and [[James Mason]]. | ||
{{Film Title|The Prisoner of Zenda}} | {{Film Title|The Prisoner of Zenda}} | ||
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==Gasser Montenegrin M1880== | ==Gasser Montenegrin M1880== | ||
Various characters are seen using bone-handled [[Gasser Revolvers|Gasser Montenegrin M1880]] | Various characters are seen using bone-handled [[Gasser Revolvers|Gasser Montenegrin M1880]] revolvers throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:Gasser_M1880_Montenegrin.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Gasser M1880 Montenegrin - 11.3x36Rmm "Montenegrin"]] | [[Image:Gasser_M1880_Montenegrin.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Gasser M1880 Montenegrin - 11.3x36Rmm "Montenegrin"]] | ||
[[Image:Zenda.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Actual screen-used Gasser Montenegrin M1880 from The Prisoner Of Zenda - image courtesy of the Armchair Gun Show, who are selling the original prop.]] | [[Image:Zenda.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Actual screen-used Gasser Montenegrin M1880 from ''The Prisoner Of Zenda'' - image courtesy of the Armchair Gun Show, who are selling the original prop.]] | ||
[[Image:PoZ1937_Gasser_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rupert of Hentzau ([[Douglas Fairbanks Jr.]]) with his Gasser Montenegrin.]] | [[Image:PoZ1937_Gasser_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rupert of Hentzau ([[Douglas Fairbanks Jr.]]) with his Gasser Montenegrin.]] | ||
[[Image:PoZ1937_Gasser_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colonel Zapt ([[C. Aubrey Smith]]) fires his Gasser Montenegrin. (Smith had played the lead role in 1896 stage production.)]] | [[Image:PoZ1937_Gasser_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colonel Zapt ([[C. Aubrey Smith]]) fires his Gasser Montenegrin. (Smith had played the lead role in the 1896 stage production.)]] | ||
[[Image:PoZ1937_Gasser_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Johann ([[Byron Foulger]]) hands Rudolf Rassendyll ([[Ronald Colman]]) a Gasser Montenegrin. This shot shows off the bone grips.]] | [[Image:PoZ1937_Gasser_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Johann ([[Byron Foulger]]) hands Rudolf Rassendyll ([[Ronald Colman]]) a Gasser Montenegrin. This shot shows off the bone grips.]] | ||
[[Image:PoZ1937_Gasser_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rudolf threatens a guard with | [[Image:PoZ1937_Gasser_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rudolf threatens a guard with his Gasser Montenegrin.]] | ||
[[Image:PoZ1937_Gasser_05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rupert levels his revolver at Rudolf.]] | [[Image:PoZ1937_Gasser_05.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rupert levels his revolver at Rudolf.]] | ||
[[Image:PoZ1937_Gasser_06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rupert's henchmen fire their Gassers.]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson Schofield== | ==Smith & Wesson Schofield== | ||
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[[Image:PoZ1937_DBS_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colonel Zapt and Captain Fritz von Tarlenheim meet Rudolf Rassendyll. These appear to be muzzle-loaded shotguns.]] | [[Image:PoZ1937_DBS_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colonel Zapt and Captain Fritz von Tarlenheim meet Rudolf Rassendyll. These appear to be muzzle-loaded shotguns.]] | ||
[[Image:PoZ1937_DBS_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:PoZ1937_DBS_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
==Webley RIC-type== | |||
Rudolf Rassendyll uses a [[Webley RIC]] or copy when he goes to meet Antoinette de Mauban (Mary Astor). | |||
[[Image:WebleyRIC.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Webley RIC No. 1 Second Pattern - .442 Webley]] | |||
[[Image:PoZ1937_revolver2_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rassendyll approaches the rendezvous with revolver drawn.]] | |||
[[Image:PoZ1937_revolver2_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rassendyll takes cover.]] | |||
==Unidentifiable rifles== | ==Unidentifiable rifles== | ||
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[[Image:PoZ1937_cannon_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:PoZ1937_cannon_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:35, 29 July 2023
The Prisoner of Zenda is a 1937 adaptation of Anthony Hope's 1894 novel of the same name directed by John Cromwell starring Ronald Colman and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Although not the first cinematic adaptation, this is considered the definitive version. The original novel had a sequel, Rupert of Hentzau, but producer David O. Selznick declined to film a sequel, partly because it was depressing and more importantly, he was busy with Gone with the Wind. The film was remade, shot for shot, in color in 1952 using almost an identical script and an identical score, starring Stewart Granger and James Mason.
The following weapons were used in the film The Prisoner of Zenda:
Gasser Montenegrin M1880
Various characters are seen using bone-handled Gasser Montenegrin M1880 revolvers throughout the film.
Smith & Wesson Schofield
Colonel Zapt (C. Aubrey Smith) and Captain Fritz von Tarlenheim (David Niven) are armed with what appear to be Smith & Wesson Schofield revolvers for part of the film.
Double Barreled Shotgun
Colonel Zapt and Captain Fritz von Tarlenheim are armed with Double Barreled Shotguns when they first meet Rudolf Rassendyll (Ronald Colman).
Webley RIC-type
Rudolf Rassendyll uses a Webley RIC or copy when he goes to meet Antoinette de Mauban (Mary Astor).
Unidentifiable rifles
Ruritanian troops are seen with rifles in the film, but they are not clear enough to identify.
Cannon
Multiple field guns open fire to salute Rudolf's coronation.
