the prisoner of zenda and base somewhat obviously on shakespeare the tempest and be a film that have something for everyone . there action and adventure and romance and suspense and and swashbuckling . it a historical film and and over the year hasn not really age and so it remain fantastic 62 year later . the cast be first rate and especially because the male lead ronald colman and douglas fairbanks jr. and and david niven be so handsome and talented and mainly doug . in the best role of his career and he wield sword and cigarette and and stick with an airy sensuality and be deprive of a much deserve oscar nomination . the set and costume be so magnificently detailed and that you will wish it be in color . and the script be perfect and with some very witty line . and the musical score be excellent . anyone who want to see a movie with all the basic ingredient for 110 minute of sheer entertainment should seek this one out .