Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Prisoner of Zenda (1937) The Prisoner of Zenda 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 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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Gasser M1880 Montenegrin - 11.3x36Rmm "Montenegrin" Error creating thumbnail: File missing Actual screen-used Gasser Montenegrin M1880 from The Prisoner Of Zenda - image courtesy of the Armchair Gun Show, who are selling the original prop. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rupert of Hentzau (Douglas Fairbanks Jr. ) with his Gasser Montenegrin. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colonel Zapt (C. Aubrey Smith ) fires his Gasser Montenegrin. (Smith had played the lead role in the 1896 stage production.) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Johann (Byron Foulger ) hands Rudolf Rassendyll (Ronald Colman ) a Gasser Montenegrin. This shot shows off the bone grips. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rudolf threatens a guard with his Gasser Montenegrin. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rupert levels his revolver at Rudolf. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rupert's henchmen fire their Gassers. 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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 with blued finish - .45 Schofield. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Col. Zapt shoots open a lock with his revolver. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Captain Fritz von Tarlenheim fires his revolver. Double Barreled Shotgun Colonel Zapt and Captain Fritz von Tarlenheim are armed with Double Barreled Shotguns when they first meet Rudolf Rassendyll (Ronald Colman ).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colonel Zapt and Captain Fritz von Tarlenheim meet Rudolf Rassendyll. These appear to be muzzle-loaded shotguns. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Webley RIC-type Rudolf Rassendyll uses a Webley RIC or copy when he goes to meet Antoinette de Mauban (Mary Astor).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Webley RIC No. 1 Second Pattern - .442 Webley Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rassendyll approaches the rendezvous with revolver drawn. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rassendyll takes cover. Unidentifiable rifles Ruritanian troops are seen with rifles in the film, but they are not clear enough to identify.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing An honor guard with their rifles. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A rack of rifles in the background. Cannon Multiple field guns open fire to salute Rudolf's coronation.
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