Prisoner of Zenda, 1937 version: Turner Entertainment Co. ; [presented by] Selznick International ; produced by David O. Selznick ; screenplay by John L. Balderston ; adaptation by Wells Root ; additional dialogue by Donald Ogden Stewart ; directed by John Cromwell. 1952 version: Turner Entertainment Co. ; M-G-M presents a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture ; produced by Pandro S. Berman ; screenplay by John L. Balderston and Noel Langley ; adaptation by Wells Root ; directed by Richard Thorpe
The Resource Prisoner of Zenda, 1937 version: Turner Entertainment Co. ; [presented by] Selznick International ; produced by David O. Selznick ; screenplay by John L. Balderston ; adaptation by Wells Root ; additional dialogue by Donald Ogden Stewart ; directed by John Cromwell. 1952 version: Turner Entertainment Co. ; M-G-M presents a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture ; produced by Pandro S. Berman ; screenplay by John L. Balderston and Noel Langley ; adaptation by Wells Root ; directed by Richard Thorpe
Prisoner of Zenda, 1937 version: Turner Entertainment Co. ; [presented by] Selznick International ; produced by David O. Selznick ; screenplay by John L. Balderston ; adaptation by Wells Root ; additional dialogue by Donald Ogden Stewart ; directed by John Cromwell. 1952 version: Turner Entertainment Co. ; M-G-M presents a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture ; produced by Pandro S. Berman ; screenplay by John L. Balderston and Noel Langley ; adaptation by Wells Root ; directed by Richard Thorpe
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- Contributor
-
- Kerr, Deborah, 1921-2007
- trueLangley, Noel, 1911-1980
- Mason, James, 1909-1984
- Massey, Raymond
- trueNiven, David, 1910-1983
- Root, Wells
- Rose, Edward E., (Edward Everett), 1876-1939
- Smith, C. Aubrey, (Charles Aubrey), 1863-1948
- Stewart, Donald Ogden, 1894-1980
- Stone, Lewis, 1879-1953
- Thorpe, Richard, 1896-1991
- Selznick, David O., 1902-1965
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Selznick International Pictures
- Turner Entertainment Co
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- Astor, Mary, 1906-1987
- Balderston, John L., (John Lloyd), 1889-1954
- Berman, Pandro S., 1905-1996
- Calhern, Louis, 1895-1956
- Carroll, Madeleine, 1906-1987
- Colman, Ronald, 1891-1958
- Cromwell, John, 1888-1979
- Douglas, Robert, 1909-1999
- Fairbanks, Douglas, Jr., 1909-2000
- Granger, Stewart, 1913-1993
- Greer, Jane, 1924-2001
- trueHope, Anthony, 1863-1933
- Summary
- He has the appearance and manner of the king, yet he's really a lookalike ... and on his shoulders rests all hope of foiling a blackguard's plot to usurp the throne. Adventure, pageantry and royal intrigue are forged at sword point
- Language
-
- eng
- eng
- eng
- Edition
- 2 disc edition ; Full screen version.
- Extent
- 2 videodiscs (201 min.)
- Note
-
- Based on the novel [and Edward Rose's dramatization] by Anthony Hope
- Originally released as motion pictures in 1937 and 1952
- Container insert and disc menus incorrectly indicate that programs are on two sides of single disc
- Contents
-
- Disc 1: Prisoner of Zenda (1937 ; 101 min.) -- Disc 2: Prisoner of Zenda (1952 ; 100 min.)
- Special features: Disc 1: Penny Wisdom [film short] (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a Pete Smith Specialty ; with Prudence Penny ; directed by David Miller ; ca. 10 min. ; 1937) -- The Wayward Pups [cartoon] (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a Hugh Harman - Rudolf Ising cartoon ; ca. 8 min. ; 1937) -- Audio-only bonus radio adaptation with Ronald Colman (February 20, 1949, Screen Director's Guild broadcast ; ca. 27 min.) ; Disc 2: Land of the Taj Mahal [film short] (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents James A. FitzPatrick's TravelTalks ; produced and narrated by James A. FitzPatrick ; ca. 8 min. ; 1952) -- Johann Mouse [Oscar-winning cartoon ] (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ; directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera ; narration, Hans Conreid ; ca. 8 min. ; 1952) -- original theatrical trailer for 1952 film
- Isbn
- 9781419843143
- Label
- Prisoner of Zenda
- Title
- Prisoner of Zenda
- Statement of responsibility
- 1937 version: Turner Entertainment Co. ; [presented by] Selznick International ; produced by David O. Selznick ; screenplay by John L. Balderston ; adaptation by Wells Root ; additional dialogue by Donald Ogden Stewart ; directed by John Cromwell. 1952 version: Turner Entertainment Co. ; M-G-M presents a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture ; produced by Pandro S. Berman ; screenplay by John L. Balderston and Noel Langley ; adaptation by Wells Root ; directed by Richard Thorpe
- Contributor
-
- Kerr, Deborah, 1921-2007
- trueLangley, Noel, 1911-1980
- Mason, James, 1909-1984
- Massey, Raymond
- trueNiven, David, 1910-1983
- Root, Wells
- Rose, Edward E., (Edward Everett), 1876-1939
- Smith, C. Aubrey, (Charles Aubrey), 1863-1948
- Stewart, Donald Ogden, 1894-1980
- Stone, Lewis, 1879-1953
- Thorpe, Richard, 1896-1991
- Selznick, David O., 1902-1965
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Selznick International Pictures
- Turner Entertainment Co
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- Astor, Mary, 1906-1987
- Balderston, John L., (John Lloyd), 1889-1954
- Berman, Pandro S., 1905-1996
- Calhern, Louis, 1895-1956
- Carroll, Madeleine, 1906-1987
- Colman, Ronald, 1891-1958
- Cromwell, John, 1888-1979
- Douglas, Robert, 1909-1999
- Fairbanks, Douglas, Jr., 1909-2000
- Granger, Stewart, 1913-1993
- Greer, Jane, 1924-2001
- trueHope, Anthony, 1863-1933
- Language
-
- eng
- eng
- eng
- Summary
- He has the appearance and manner of the king, yet he's really a lookalike ... and on his shoulders rests all hope of foiling a blackguard's plot to usurp the throne. Adventure, pageantry and royal intrigue are forged at sword point
- Awards note
- 1937 version was named to the National Film Registry in 1991 by the Library of Congress.
- Cataloging source
- WIQ
- Characteristic
- videorecording
- Credits note
-
- 1937 version: Photographer, James Wong Howe ; musical score, Alfred Newman
- 1952 version: Director of photography, Joseph Ruttenberg ; editor, George Boemler ; musical score, Alfred Newman, adapted by Conrad Salinger
- Dewey number
- 791.43/75
- Intended audience
- Not rated
- Language note
- In English , with optional English subtitles (feature films only) ; closed-captioned (feature films only)
- PerformerNote
-
- 1937 version: Ronald Colman, Madeleine Carroll, C. Aubrey Smith, Raymond Massey, Mary Astor, David Niven, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
- 1952 version: Stewart Granger, Deborah Kerr, Louis Calhern, Jane Greer, Lewis Stone, Robert Douglas, James Mason
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
-
- 1902-1965
- 1889-1954
- 1894-1980
- 1888-1979
- 1905-1996
- 1911-1980
- 1896-1991
- 1891-1958
- 1906-1987
- 1863-1948
- 1906-1987
- 1910-1983
- 1909-2000
- 1913-1993
- 1921-2007
- 1895-1956
- 1924-2001
- 1879-1953
- 1909-1999
- 1909-1984
- 1876-1939
- 1863-1933
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
-
- Selznick, David O.
- Balderston, John L.
- Root, Wells
- Stewart, Donald Ogden
- Cromwell, John
- Berman, Pandro S.
- Langley, Noel
- Thorpe, Richard
- Colman, Ronald
- Carroll, Madeleine
- Smith, C. Aubrey
- Massey, Raymond
- Astor, Mary
- Niven, David
- Fairbanks, Douglas
- Granger, Stewart
- Kerr, Deborah
- Calhern, Louis
- Greer, Jane
- Stone, Lewis
- Douglas, Robert
- Mason, James
- Rose, Edward E.
- Hope, Anthony
- Turner Entertainment Co
- Selznick International Pictures
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- Runtime
- 201
- Series statement
- Literary classics double feature
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
-
- Hope, Anthony
- Lookalikes
- Kings and rulers
- Swordsmen
- Man-woman relationships
- Target audience
- general
- Technique
- live action
- Label
- Prisoner of Zenda, 1937 version: Turner Entertainment Co. ; [presented by] Selznick International ; produced by David O. Selznick ; screenplay by John L. Balderston ; adaptation by Wells Root ; additional dialogue by Donald Ogden Stewart ; directed by John Cromwell. 1952 version: Turner Entertainment Co. ; M-G-M presents a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture ; produced by Pandro S. Berman ; screenplay by John L. Balderston and Noel Langley ; adaptation by Wells Root ; directed by Richard Thorpe
- Note
-
- Based on the novel [and Edward Rose's dramatization] by Anthony Hope
- Originally released as motion pictures in 1937 and 1952
- Container insert and disc menus incorrectly indicate that programs are on two sides of single disc
- Carrier category
- videodisc
- Carrier category code
-
- vd
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Color
- mixed
- Configuration of playback channels
- monaural
- Content category
- two-dimensional moving image
- Content type code
-
- tdi
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
-
- Disc 1: Prisoner of Zenda (1937 ; 101 min.) -- Disc 2: Prisoner of Zenda (1952 ; 100 min.)
- Special features: Disc 1: Penny Wisdom [film short] (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a Pete Smith Specialty ; with Prudence Penny ; directed by David Miller ; ca. 10 min. ; 1937) -- The Wayward Pups [cartoon] (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a Hugh Harman - Rudolf Ising cartoon ; ca. 8 min. ; 1937) -- Audio-only bonus radio adaptation with Ronald Colman (February 20, 1949, Screen Director's Guild broadcast ; ca. 27 min.) ; Disc 2: Land of the Taj Mahal [film short] (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents James A. FitzPatrick's TravelTalks ; produced and narrated by James A. FitzPatrick ; ca. 8 min. ; 1952) -- Johann Mouse [Oscar-winning cartoon ] (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ; directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera ; narration, Hans Conreid ; ca. 8 min. ; 1952) -- original theatrical trailer for 1952 film
- Control code
- 1006643
- Dimensions
- 4 3/4 in.
- Dimensions
- other
- Edition
- 2 disc edition ; Full screen version.
- Extent
- 2 videodiscs (201 min.)
- Isbn
- 9781419843143
- Media category
- video
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- v
- Medium for sound
- videodisc
- Other control number
- 012569795082
- Other physical details
- sound, black and white (1937), color (1952)
- Publisher number
- 79508
- Sound on medium or separate
- sound on medium
- Specific material designation
- videodisc
- System control number
-
- (Sirsi) i9781419843143
- (OCoLC)804077081
- System details
- DVD, Region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby digital mono., dual-layer
- Video recording format
- DVD
- Label
- Prisoner of Zenda, 1937 version: Turner Entertainment Co. ; [presented by] Selznick International ; produced by David O. Selznick ; screenplay by John L. Balderston ; adaptation by Wells Root ; additional dialogue by Donald Ogden Stewart ; directed by John Cromwell. 1952 version: Turner Entertainment Co. ; M-G-M presents a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture ; produced by Pandro S. Berman ; screenplay by John L. Balderston and Noel Langley ; adaptation by Wells Root ; directed by Richard Thorpe
- Note
-
- Based on the novel [and Edward Rose's dramatization] by Anthony Hope
- Originally released as motion pictures in 1937 and 1952
- Container insert and disc menus incorrectly indicate that programs are on two sides of single disc
- Carrier category
- videodisc
- Carrier category code
-
- vd
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Color
- mixed
- Configuration of playback channels
- monaural
- Content category
- two-dimensional moving image
- Content type code
-
- tdi
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
-
- Disc 1: Prisoner of Zenda (1937 ; 101 min.) -- Disc 2: Prisoner of Zenda (1952 ; 100 min.)
- Special features: Disc 1: Penny Wisdom [film short] (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a Pete Smith Specialty ; with Prudence Penny ; directed by David Miller ; ca. 10 min. ; 1937) -- The Wayward Pups [cartoon] (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a Hugh Harman - Rudolf Ising cartoon ; ca. 8 min. ; 1937) -- Audio-only bonus radio adaptation with Ronald Colman (February 20, 1949, Screen Director's Guild broadcast ; ca. 27 min.) ; Disc 2: Land of the Taj Mahal [film short] (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents James A. FitzPatrick's TravelTalks ; produced and narrated by James A. FitzPatrick ; ca. 8 min. ; 1952) -- Johann Mouse [Oscar-winning cartoon ] (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ; directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera ; narration, Hans Conreid ; ca. 8 min. ; 1952) -- original theatrical trailer for 1952 film
- Control code
- 1006643
- Dimensions
- 4 3/4 in.
- Dimensions
- other
- Edition
- 2 disc edition ; Full screen version.
- Extent
- 2 videodiscs (201 min.)
- Isbn
- 9781419843143
- Media category
- video
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- v
- Medium for sound
- videodisc
- Other control number
- 012569795082
- Other physical details
- sound, black and white (1937), color (1952)
- Publisher number
- 79508
- Sound on medium or separate
- sound on medium
- Specific material designation
- videodisc
- System control number
-
- (Sirsi) i9781419843143
- (OCoLC)804077081
- System details
- DVD, Region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby digital mono., dual-layer
- Video recording format
- DVD
Subject
- Swordsmen -- Drama
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired
- Action and adventure films
- Feature films
- Film adaptations
- Hope, Anthony, 1863-1933 -- Film adaptations
- Kings and rulers -- Drama
- Lookalikes -- Drama
- Man-woman relationships -- Drama
- Swashbuckler films
Genre
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired
- Swashbuckler films
- Action and adventure films
- Drama
- Feature films
- Film adaptations
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