The Prisoner of Zenda is a 1961 American television play based on the novel The Prisoner of Zenda starring Christopher Plummer.[1] Plummer said "We hope to bring more energy and style to our TV adaptation" than the 1937 film version.[2]
| "The Prisoner of Zenda (1961 film)" | |
|---|---|
| DuPont Show of the Month episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Alex Segal |
| Written by | Sumner Locke Elliott |
| Based on | Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope |
| Original air date | January 18, 1961 |
| Running time | 90 mins |
Cast
edit- Christopher Plummer
- Inger Stevens as Princess Flavia
- Farley Granger as Rupert of Hentzau
- John Williams as Sapt
Reception
editThe Los Angeles Times called it "dull and uninteresting".[3] The Daily News said it was "a creaky but action filled antique".[4] "Left me fighting back yawns," declared the Miami Herald.[5]
References
edit- ^ "The TV Scene". The Los Angeles Times. 18 January 1961. p. 38.
- ^ "TV's frantic hours". The Miami Herald. 15 January 1961. p. 21.
- ^ "Zenda proves one movie is better". The Los Angeles Times. 20 January 1961. p. 37.
- ^ "Prisoner of Zenda is corny but still lively". Daily News. 19 January 1961. p. 63.
- ^ "A play to sleep by". The Miami Herald. 19 January 1961. p. 62.