Rudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf — The Prisoner of Zenda Character Profile

About Rudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf

An Englishman who bears an uncanny resemblance to the King of Ruritania. After the real king is drugged, Rassendyll impersonates him for the coronation and subsequent duties. He falls in love with Princess Flavia, fights and kills Michael at Zenda Castle, and ultimately leaves the kingdom after confessing the truth to Flavia.

Rudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Lewis Stone

Appears in

The Prisoner of Zenda (1922)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Rudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf — Professional Loyal Servant — Colonel Sapt (Robert Edeson)

  Colonel Sapt serves as the king's most trusted military advisor and protector.

• Rudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf — Romantic Lovers — Princess Flavia (Alice Terry)

  A deep romantic bond forms between the Englishman and the princess during the masquerade.

• Rudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf — Conflict Arch Enemy & Usurper — Grand Duke 'Black' Michael (Stuart Holmes)

  Michael seeks to overthrow the legitimate monarch and eliminate any threats to his rule.

• Rudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf — Alliance Benefactor & Informant — Antoinette de Mauban (Barbara La Marr)

  Antoinette shifts allegiance to protect the king after realizing Michael's betrayal.

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More characters from The Prisoner of Zenda

• Princess Flavia (Alice Terry)
• Colonel Sapt (Robert Edeson)
• Rupert of Hentzau (Ramon Novarro)
• Grand Duke 'Black' Michael (Stuart Holmes)
• Antoinette de Mauban (Barbara La Marr)
• Josef (Snitz Edwards)
• Assassin (John George)
• Marshal von Strakencz (Edward Connelly)
• Capt. Fritz von Tarlenheim (Malcolm McGregor)
• Countess Helga (Lois Lee)
• Train Passenger Eating Banana (uncredited) (Ted Billings)
• Detchard (uncredited) (Frederick Vogeding)