THE PRISONER OF ZENDA MOVIE MOVIE

THE PRISONER OF ZENDA MOVIE MOVIE

The John Cromwell-directed movie is more expertly acted as well.ДЇor instance, even though future Ben-Hur star Ramon Novarro, in his first important role, is quite effective as the suave, self-serving villain Rupert of Hentzau in the silent film, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. ItвЂ™s certainly more fluid, exciting, and moving than Rex IngramвЂ™s sumptuous but staid 1922 version starring Lewis Stone, Alice Terry, Ramon Novarro, and Barbara La Marr. The tale of King Rudolf V of the Central European kingdom of Ruritania his English double, Rudolf Rassendyll and an intricate plot to steal the throne, The Prisoner of Zenda 1937 is generally considered the best version ever made. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). Ben BurttвЂ™s four wins were for Star Wars (1977), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), E.T. * Craig Barron won an Academy Award for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008). Gloria Grahame Movies: Crossfire + The Big Heat Tough Siren ThereвЂ™s more: never-before-seen camera tests from the personal collection of visual effects cameraman Clarence Slifer these show how some of the filmвЂ™s illusions вЂ“ Ronald Colman has a dual role вЂ“ were created. That includes cinematographer James Wong Howe and his camera crew, along with Douglas Fairbanks Jr. In addition, the evening will feature rare behind-the-scenes color footage from The Prisoner of Zenda set, courtesy of the Academy Film ArchiveвЂ™s Home Movie Collection. The AcademyвЂ™s presentation of The Prisoner of Zenda will also have Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor Craig Barron and four-time Oscar-winning sound designer Ben Burtt discuss the photographic and sound effects used in the Selznick-Cromwell classic.* Rare color footage & never-before-seen camera tests Also in the cast: Ronald Colman, Madeleine Carroll, and Mary Astor. 9, 1909, in New York City.Д«ased on Anthony HopeвЂ™s 1894 novel, The Prisoner of Zenda 1937 was produced by David O. The son of silent era superstar Douglas Fairbanks ( The Thief of Bagdad, The Iron Mask) and Anna Beth Sully, daughter of a cotton financier, Fairbanks Jr.

at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

Celebrating Douglas Fairbanks Jr.вЂ™s centenary, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will screen The Prisoner of Zenda (1937) on Wednesday, Dec.

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