Prisoner Of Zenda The

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00:02:02 Passengers will please to descend.
00:02:04 - Papers!
00:02:05 - Passengers will please to descend.
00:02:09 - This way for passport examination, please.
00:02:13 - This way for passport examination.
00:02:16 Special high rates.
00:02:21 "Rudolf Rassendyll, British subject.
00:02:24 Purpose of visit, pleasure."
00:02:27 - What hotel in Strelsau, Mr. Rassendyll?
00:02:31 You better think about it,
00:02:35 In that case, I won't go to Strelsau
00:02:39 I've come to your country
00:02:41 ...with the intention of
00:02:48 I beg your pardon,
00:03:04 I know my clothes
00:03:06 ...but we English always dress as if
00:03:10 Everything is quite in order.
00:03:12 Thank you for making me feel
00:03:23 - I'll take these. Thanks.
00:03:25 I'm going to Strelsau on foot
00:03:29 - But you'll miss the coronation, sir.
00:03:35 I hope your trout take as much
00:03:38 I shan't be able
00:04:09 It's a trick of the devil.
00:04:15 Shave him, and he'd be the king.
00:04:17 May I ask your name, sir?
00:04:20 Well, since you've taken the first step
00:04:24 ...perhaps you'd give me a lead
00:04:27 Well, certainly. This is Colonel Zapt,
00:04:32 We are both in the service
00:04:35 I'm Rudolf Rassendyll.
00:04:38 I was recently in the service
00:04:40 - Rassendyll?
00:04:42 - How do you do.
00:04:45 Of course. By heaven,
00:04:49 - You know his history, I believe.
00:04:54 I was hoping that our skeleton
00:04:59 Some skeletons
00:05:02 - Fritz, where are you?
00:05:04 Confound it, I thought
00:05:08 - Who is this gentleman?
00:05:16 Distant? He seems too close for comfort.
00:05:20 That is something for which
00:05:23 Oh, then who shall I blame?
00:05:25 With Your Majesty's permission, I
00:05:29 ...between your
00:05:33 ...and my
00:05:38 - I beg your pardon.
00:05:40 - The man is a Rassendyll from England.
00:05:45 Yes, Your Majesty.
00:05:48 ...the Elphberg face has cropped out
00:05:56 Well met, cousin!
00:05:58 Forgive me
00:06:00 ...but it's a bit early in the day to
00:06:04 - What are you doing here, cousin?
00:06:08 ...of the same offense
00:06:12 - And what was that?
00:06:20 That's very funny. That's funny.
00:06:24 You must come
00:06:26 I'd give a thousand crowns
00:06:30 ...when he sees the pair of us.
00:06:32 You shall stay at my hunting lodge.
00:06:36 Our ancestors laid down some good wine
00:06:40 They little thought that a bottle or two
00:06:44 All in the family. All in the family.
00:06:54 - Cousin Rudolf, I propose a toast.
00:06:58 Another toast.
00:07:00 A toast to...
00:07:04 - Have we anybody left?
00:07:09 We drink to Michael in vinegar,
00:07:13 I'll tell you a secret
00:07:16 - My brother Michael does not love me.
00:07:19 No. But he loves my shoes.
00:07:22 He feels that he should be in my shoes,
00:07:26 No. No toast for Michael.
00:07:29 We'll drink instead to Cousin Flavia.
00:07:32 Soon to be my bride and queen.
00:07:35 Hear, hear.
00:07:38 Poor Flavia. See never had a chance
00:07:42 Well, for that matter, neither did I.
00:07:44 It's a pity
00:07:46 At least I'm told it's a pity.
00:07:49 She and I didn't get on very well then.
00:07:54 I sincerely hope so, Your Majesty,
00:08:00 They tell me she's far too good for me.
00:08:04 You know what they say about me,
00:08:08 I imagine you're well able to take care
00:08:13 Oh, I've done my fair share of drinking
00:08:18 But tomorrow...
00:08:20 ...in the cathedral...
00:08:22 ...when my people place the crown upon
00:08:28 ...I shall be their king
00:08:33 But tonight...
00:08:35 Tonight, I drink with my friends.
00:08:44 With my friend.
00:08:49 You know, Rassendyll, I like you.
00:08:53 You're a good fellow.
00:08:55 Oh, you're English,
00:08:59 I wanna drink a toast to you.
00:09:03 Confound it, where's all the wine gone to?
00:09:09 A bottle of the '68. Josef!
00:09:12 Your Majesty, it is my duty to remind you
00:09:16 - What, again?
00:09:18 Well, then, you've reminded me.
00:09:21 - You have a duty, Your Majesty.
00:09:25 I question your freedom
00:09:28 ...in which you'll not be fit
00:09:30 I question your right
00:09:33 - I served your father in...
00:09:37 Your father honored his obligations
00:09:44 Are you suggesting that I do not?
00:09:46 Your father never thought of himself,
00:09:50 Your father never forgot he was a king.
00:09:58 By your leave, Your Majesty.
00:10:04 Zapt? Zapt?
00:10:14 What are you doing here?
00:10:15 The 1868, Your Majesty.
00:10:20 Oh, did I?
00:10:23 - Josef.
00:10:26 I've had too much to drink.
00:10:28 - You'd better take it back.
00:10:31 No, wait, wait, we have a guest.
00:10:34 Excellent fellow, Josef. English.
00:10:42 Excellent fellow, Josef,
00:10:45 I can drink. I'm the king.
00:10:58 You better go to bed, Josef.
00:11:00 - Good night, Your Majesty.
00:11:03 Sleep well.
00:11:07 Everybody, sleep well.
00:11:09 Everybody sleeps but the king.
00:11:32 Zapt.
00:11:35 Zapt!
00:12:00 - I don't think much of your joke, sir!
00:12:05 This is no joke, Englishman.
00:12:12 That was quite an evening, wasn't it?
00:12:14 - What happened?
00:12:17 You didn't drink
00:12:20 - Not that I know of, no.
00:12:24 - Why? Was it drugged?
00:12:30 - Have you sent for a doctor?
00:12:33 A thousand doctors wouldn't take him
00:12:37 He'll not stir for six or seven hours.
00:12:40 But how? Why? Who?
00:12:43 Who else but Michael?
00:12:46 - Michael? His own brother?
00:12:51 Michael's mother wasn't
00:12:55 He wants the crown to be
00:12:58 He wants to pose as their savior
00:13:04 If he's not crowned today,
00:13:14 Englishman, I am much older than you.
00:13:18 As a man grows old,
00:13:21 Fate sent you here.
00:13:24 - Fate sends you now to Strelsau.
00:13:26 I'd wager without your moustache,
00:13:32 - Oh, you're out of your mind.
00:13:36 ...against a certainty.
00:13:39 My dear colonel, I came here
00:13:44 I'm an ordinary Englishman.
00:13:45 I couldn't begin to act like a king, even
00:13:55 What are you smiling at?
00:13:57 It conjures up quite a picture, doesn't it?
00:14:02 The cathedral crowded to the doors...
00:14:05 ...the organ booming,
00:14:11 Then your friend Michael
00:14:14 "That isn't the king. That's an Englishman
00:14:17 Oh, no, I'm sorry, gentlemen.
00:14:20 Then Michael sits on the throne tonight,
00:14:35 After all, it... It would only
00:14:40 By tonight,
00:14:43 And if I fail, what then?
00:14:45 Your life, and mine, and Fritz's here.
00:14:56 Confound it, I'd become
00:15:22 Well, I hope the crown's a better fit.
00:15:27 - Well, what are we going to do?
00:15:30 We can't chance Michael's men
00:15:34 - The cellar's best. Pick him up.
00:15:37 - Josef will put them off.
00:15:38 We're not playing. I know the risk.
00:15:41 If they do find him, he'll be no worse off
00:15:45 Pick him up.
00:15:49 - I beg your pardon, sir.
00:15:54 - How long have you been caretaker here?
00:15:58 - Have you the key to the wine cellar?
00:16:01 Open it.
00:16:40 No. No, no.
00:16:43 Drink it.
00:16:46 Drink it!
00:17:12 Tie her up. Better gag her too.
00:17:28 On the night before your coronation,
00:17:32 Wine, and more wine.
00:17:49 Remarkable vintage, that '68.
00:17:52 Lock the door.
00:18:06 Sleep well, Your Majesty.
00:18:09 We go to see you crowned.
00:18:15 By heaven, we'll do it yet.
00:18:20 It's not bad. It's not bad at all.
00:18:25 I'll never keep that in.
00:18:28 Look here, you've overlooked one thing.
00:18:30 Yesterday's temples
00:18:33 - You're right. What can we do?
00:18:37 ...I suggest some bootblacking,
00:18:41 I may as well be royal all over.
00:19:20 There. The last detail.
00:19:23 This is to be released
00:19:26 ...that the coronation ceremonies
00:19:30 - Twenty minutes, not before.
00:19:33 And now may I offer you
00:19:36 A shade premature,
00:19:45 Gentlemen, it's time for you
00:19:49 The hour is almost upon us.
00:19:50 We go in the cause of our country,
00:19:57 Our future sovereign, Queen Flavia.
00:20:06 He looked at you when he said
00:20:09 Have you been lying to me, Michael?
00:20:11 - Is it more than the regency you want?
00:20:14 As regent, the sovereign power
00:20:17 Was it? Is power all you want?
00:20:20 - I'm afraid, Michael.
00:20:23 You promised to make me your wife.
00:20:27 I want to be your wife.
00:20:31 Once you are regent,
00:20:34 Michael, take the happiness
00:20:37 - Leave the power to your brother.
00:20:40 I've played second fiddle
00:20:44 His mother was a princess
00:20:46 ...so he lived in the royal palace,
00:20:49 Well, today the feast is set for Rudolf.
00:20:52 But it's Michael who will sit in his place.
00:20:55 Come in.
00:20:59 Count Rupert of Hentzau
00:21:04 - I'm sorry to interrupt you, Your Majesty.
00:21:08 Your Highness.
00:21:10 Your wit is as inopportune
00:21:14 Why are you not at your post?
00:21:16 How can I witness the coronation of a king
00:21:20 Do we want to make it obvious
00:21:27 Incidentally, the burgomaster of Zenda
00:21:30 ...at the head of
00:21:33 I told them you were probably too busy
00:21:40 There may come a time, Hentzau...
00:21:43 ...when your services
00:21:54 I called at your hotel again this morning
00:21:58 Curiously enough, you were out for once.
00:22:01 I'm glad you stopped lying to me.
00:22:04 They never did before.
00:22:07 You and I will never have anything
00:22:11 Never? Somebody once called fidelity
00:22:15 ...the charming woman's
00:22:17 And you're very charming...
00:22:19 ...to anyone whose head is not
00:22:22 I thought I heard His Highness order you
00:22:27 So you're trying
00:22:29 I love arrogance in a woman.
00:22:32 It's always so amusing to discover
00:22:36 But you need no defense against me.
00:22:40 Michael is plotting to betray us both.
00:22:45 Poor Michael,
00:22:47 ...deserting a warm, exciting
00:22:49 ...for an insipid wax doll.
00:22:55 That was hardly up to your usual standard,
00:22:58 I'd heard you were much more subtle.
00:23:00 What makes you think Michael has
00:23:04 - How else can he get the crown?
00:23:08 As those in his confidence know.
00:23:12 He's made you think he only wants
00:23:15 He wants to sit on it.
00:23:17 And sit on it he never can
00:23:20 And that queen is not you.
00:23:22 Even though you'd make a perfect queen.
00:23:27 I'm glad you believe me at last.
00:23:32 I can even help you to win him back.
00:23:35 ...because I'm the only man
00:23:38 All you have to do is to give him
00:23:42 Would that be hard?
00:24:15 I, Rudolf, with justice and mercy,
00:24:19 To guard with vigilance and honor the
00:24:32 No, no. Don't tell me.
00:24:35 From all enemies to defend them...
00:24:37 ...and from the throne of my ancestors,
00:24:44 A little swift, but you'll do.
00:24:46 Stop shaking, lad.
00:24:49 Now, let me see.
00:24:53 The princess hasn't seen him
00:24:57 Yeah. Well, I've told you all I can.
00:24:59 I'll be at your side every minute.
00:25:04 Your capital, Your Majesty.
00:25:21 God save the king!
00:25:25 God save the king!
00:25:27 God save them both. Steady, lad.
00:25:43 It's the day, the hour,
00:25:48 History is born out of a bottle of wine.
00:25:59 The king.
00:26:19 His Majesty has arrived, Your Highness.
00:26:23 The king? How's it possible?
00:26:25 Ride back to Zenda at once.
00:26:28 If only he'd drunk
00:28:27 Look now upon our liege lord,
00:28:30 ...undoubted king of this realm.
00:28:32 And if any man would deny our sovereign
00:28:37 ...let him speak now,
00:28:51 Receive the crown of the kingdom...
00:28:53 ...and understand what a glory of sanctity
00:29:02 God save the king.
00:29:03 God save the king!
00:29:05 God save the king!
00:29:07 - God save the king!
00:29:24 I, Rudolf, with justice and mercy
00:29:29 ...to guard with vigilance and honor
00:29:33 ...from all enemies to defend them...
00:29:36 ...and from the throne of my ancestors,
00:29:40 ...all this do I swear.
00:29:55 I, Flavia, do become thy vassal...
00:29:59 ...swearing to serve thee in truth
00:30:04 ...until death findeth me...
00:30:07 ...so help me God.
00:30:24 - Do I kiss her?
00:31:29 Well, I think everything went off very well,
00:31:34 I mean, that is, not that
00:31:38 ...provided the king puts in an appearance
00:31:43 - And suitably sober.
00:31:46 Yes, I was hoping you'd notice that.
00:31:49 By the way...
00:31:50 ...among my other failings,
00:31:54 Two picture post cards
00:31:57 To think, all this time you've been changing
00:32:01 No, the loveliest girl in Europe.
00:32:04 Your new responsibilities do not compel you
00:32:09 You call this private?
00:32:13 I'm glad you think I've changed
00:32:17 You're different too.
00:32:19 Well, wouldn't anybody seem different
00:32:23 I probably looked like a prize idiot,
00:32:26 You're too modest.
00:32:28 You really looked and acted
00:32:31 Oh, thank you.
00:32:33 It was delightfully unexpected.
00:32:40 - Aren't you forgetting something?
00:32:47 That's better.
00:32:50 Wait, I've got an idea.
00:32:53 Supposing you bow on my side
00:32:57 ...and I'll salute on yours.
00:33:00 Like that.
00:33:03 There, isn't that more cozy?
00:33:19 They seem to like that.
00:33:34 Bless them.
00:33:36 Me? It was you they were cheering.
00:33:39 I felt like cheering you too
00:33:43 - Everyone's waiting...
00:33:45 Don't go yet. It's such a relief
00:33:48 All day long I've been on parade.
00:33:53 Not a moment to tell you...
00:33:55 Tell me what?
00:33:59 It's enough to turn
00:34:01 I'm crowned king, I meet the loveliest,
00:34:05 That isn't what you used to say. You used
00:34:09 - I did?
00:34:10 - I should've been horsewhipped.
00:34:14 - Once I kicked you, quite hard.
00:34:18 But I hope you never find it necessary
00:34:21 You know, you've changed
00:34:25 It's almost impossible to believe
00:34:28 And so quickly.
00:34:29 Well, it must be that you
00:34:32 No. You've become
00:34:38 They're waiting for us.
00:34:41 Must we?
00:34:50 Another thing I always wanted to know,
00:34:54 ...really as wicked and exciting
00:34:57 What did you do on those long trips?
00:35:02 Well, when I wasn't drinking,
00:35:05 Fishing? You used to despise fishing.
00:35:09 Well, I did and I didn't, if you follow me.
00:35:14 - No, and you know why.
00:35:16 I asked you to teach me.
00:35:18 I made too many mistakes
00:35:21 But once you really hurt me.
00:35:24 - You've forgotten, haven't you?
00:35:28 It was my 14th birthday party.
00:35:33 I thought I was quite grown up.
00:35:38 I wanted to show you that
00:35:44 And what did I do?
00:35:46 At the end when everyone had gone home
00:35:51 ...I hated you.
00:35:53 I'm beginning to hate myself.
00:35:57 Yes?
00:36:00 Well?
00:36:01 His Highness Prince Michael is waiting to
00:36:06 Well, let him wait.
00:36:09 And furthermore,
00:36:11 ...I find your intrusion
00:36:20 Rudolf, it's not wise
00:36:23 - Oh, why not? Why be worried about him?
00:36:26 - I'm worried about you.
00:36:30 We can't allow that.
00:36:37 My dear Michael!
00:36:41 Why was I not informed
00:36:44 I will not tolerate
00:36:55 This is indeed a privilege
00:36:59 It's most kind of you to say so, cousin.
00:37:01 You know, brother,
00:37:04 I had a queer feeling
00:37:07 But with you in charge,
00:37:10 I can hardly thank you enough
00:37:13 It's gratifying to find Your Majesty in such
00:37:17 I've never felt so fit in my life.
00:37:21 It's the first time I've ever been crowned,
00:37:24 Yeah, that's rather funny.
00:37:27 - Very funny, indeed.
00:37:29 There's another reason I feel so well. I had
00:37:34 Soothed my nerves, slept like a top.
00:37:37 This one comes from very near your castle.
00:37:40 You really ought to try it sometime,
00:37:44 I very seldom suffer with insomnia.
00:37:46 Indeed. That shows what a very
00:37:50 I have.
00:37:51 I have yet to have a dream that did not
00:37:55 Yes, of course.
00:38:03 I see I bore Your Majesty.
00:38:05 With Your Majesty's permission,
00:38:17 Rudolf, do be careful.
00:38:21 Well, now he knows
00:38:23 You still can't afford
00:38:26 He'd stop at nothing,
00:38:28 Oh, you're overestimating him.
00:38:33 Rudolf, if you won't think of yourself,
00:38:38 All my life I've known
00:38:41 ...and I was resigned to it.
00:38:44 But now... Now I don't have to
00:38:50 Flavia, forgive me.
00:38:52 I had no idea that you might...
00:38:55 That I would...
00:38:57 l... I only want you to realize
00:39:05 To your country.
00:39:08 To my country?
00:39:10 - And to your friends.
00:39:15 And to your cousin
00:39:23 What else matters?
00:39:26 Good night, Rudolf.
00:39:29 No, don't go. Not yet.
00:39:34 But you'll be seeing me
00:39:37 You may even get tired of me.
00:39:48 No. Goodbye, Flavia.
00:39:55 What a day for you to remember.
00:39:58 I'll never forget old Mueller
00:40:00 He used to be the king's tutor.
00:40:02 He fixed his eye on you
00:40:05 I was certain the game was up, until
00:40:10 By the way, Rassendyll...
00:40:12 ...what were you doing
00:40:15 Can't you even leave the king
00:40:18 That's enough of that.
00:40:21 We must leave at once if I'm to have
00:40:24 If anybody comes to see the king,
00:40:27 - Yes, sir.
00:40:30 - That'd be awkward.
00:40:33 ...you're not to be alive to tell about it.
00:40:37 Good lad. Come on.
00:40:44 Rassendyll, I'm not much good
00:40:47 Well, we don't need one, do we?
00:40:48 - Well, you know what I mean.
00:40:51 We have no time for sentiment.
00:40:54 In a few hours time,
00:40:57 You'll be lucky if you're not
00:41:00 - Happy thought.
00:41:03 ...every minute you're in the city.
00:41:07 In the old king's time, we used this more
00:41:11 It saved many a royal head...
00:41:14 ...and many a royal reputation. I...
00:41:17 Yes, come on.
00:41:37 No lights, eh? That's odd.
00:41:47 Josef?
00:41:50 Josef!
00:41:57 Josef!
00:42:03 Thank you.
00:42:31 Locked. Here, take this.
00:42:52 The king!
00:42:54 Look!
00:43:01 - Kidnapped.
00:43:10 Michael's been in Strelsau all day.
00:43:14 Yes, but that young devil Hentzau isn't.
00:43:16 I wondered
00:43:20 That settles it.
00:43:22 Yes, they know everything,
00:43:25 They can't denounce us
00:43:28 Can they say, "That wasn't the king
00:43:31 ...and murdered his servant"?
00:43:34 No. But that won't prevent them
00:43:37 With you in Strelsau, they won't dare.
00:43:41 If they do, they're finished.
00:43:43 Can they kill him
00:43:47 No, you're asking too much.
00:43:52 No man could carry on
00:43:55 I've done everything I can
00:43:57 Yes, I suppose you're right. You've done
00:44:01 More than could be expected.
00:44:04 It's just that...
00:44:08 Rudolf is my king.
00:44:10 I have a feeling about the crown.
00:44:14 I suppose I feel about it as another man
00:44:21 He wouldn't like to leave her to her fate
00:44:25 What will happen to her now?
00:44:28 - Princess Flavia?
00:44:32 If the king has been murdered, Michael
00:44:37 And then... marry her.
00:44:41 She'd never submit to that.
00:44:43 Flavia is a princess of the royal house.
00:44:46 She would expect none.
00:44:51 And will you stand by
00:44:58 Will you?
00:45:47 His Majesty, the king.
00:46:46 Your Majesty.
00:46:48 Oh, I'm delighted to see you.
00:47:37 Rudolf, are you worried about something?
00:47:39 Worried? With you in my arms?
00:47:43 I was thinking there'll never be
00:47:46 ...or another waltz like this.
00:47:48 I'll never forget tonight as long as I live,
00:47:53 Nor will I.
00:48:00 Do you have to dance with
00:48:02 I dance only as my king commands.
00:48:05 Well, then your king commands that...
00:48:18 Why do they all stop?
00:48:20 - You know the rule. Because we do.
00:48:23 ...if we start, they'll go on?
00:48:41 If we go out on the terrace,
00:48:44 - Of course not.
00:48:50 - Let's go out on the terrace.
00:48:53 - Later?
00:49:06 That is, if we can slip away.
00:49:09 Oh, no.
00:49:11 I want that promise.
00:49:18 Come, we must dance.
00:49:19 - Not a step until I get that promise.
00:49:37 The British ambassador, newly appointed.
00:49:40 - Yes.
00:49:42 You'll never get Providence interested
00:49:47 Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness...
00:49:49 ...His Excellency the British Ambassador
00:49:52 Your Excellencies.
00:49:58 Your Majesty.
00:50:00 Her Britannic Majesty
00:50:02 ...commands me to convey
00:50:05 Be pleased to convey
00:50:08 You may also add our felicitations
00:50:11 Your Majesty, would it be premature
00:50:14 ...upon Your Majesty's
00:50:18 Well, yes, it might be.
00:50:24 Rudolf, we should pay our respects
00:50:35 Amazing resemblance
00:50:39 Not the slightest.
00:50:43 Your Eminence
00:50:46 Your Majesty's subjects
00:50:49 I think they're impatient
00:50:53 I'm grateful for the interest of the people
00:50:57 Graciously answered.
00:50:58 And now,
00:51:01 ...of necessity are going to be
00:51:04 Would it please Your Majesty
00:51:10 Now? Tonight?
00:51:11 It was understood that the ceremony
00:51:17 Well, shall we say, in six months' time?
00:51:21 So long a postponement?
00:51:24 Your Eminence, there's an old proverb...
00:51:27 ...which councils us against crossing
00:51:31 If Your Majesty would examine
00:51:33 ...I think you would find it very difficult
00:51:41 Well, I'm sure my cousin will understand.
00:51:44 Your cousin begs leave
00:51:48 ...and Your Eminence good night.
00:51:50 - Good night, my child.
00:51:56 Flavia...
00:51:58 ...you promised to go out
00:52:00 - Is that a command, Your Majesty?
00:52:05 ...but a very humble one.
00:52:21 Why did you ask me out here?
00:52:23 I couldn't let you go home
00:52:26 I'm sure you had excellent reasons
00:52:28 Oh, believe me, I have.
00:52:30 There are times when a man
00:52:33 ...even what his heart
00:52:36 But I never could willingly
00:52:39 How can I believe you
00:52:42 Then will you believe this
00:52:46 I love you.
00:52:51 Oh, is it true?
00:52:54 Or do you say that because you must?
00:52:56 I love you more than truth
00:53:14 Tell me, Rudolf...
00:53:16 ...why is it that I love you now
00:53:19 ...when I never even liked you before?
00:53:23 It was at the coronation.
00:53:27 And that was the first time
00:53:30 You ask that as if you'd be pleased
00:53:34 Would "yes" be true?
00:53:36 Yes.
00:53:45 You seem so different.
00:53:48 I wanted you to be different
00:53:51 ...from the Rudolf I didn't love.
00:53:54 And you are. And you aren't.
00:53:58 Flavia...
00:53:59 ...if I were different,
00:54:04 Why do you say that?
00:54:06 Could you still love me
00:54:11 In my heart there is no king, no crown.
00:54:17 Flavia, I am not...
00:54:22 Your Majesty!
00:54:25 A thousand pardons, Your Majesty.
00:54:26 His Eminence the Cardinal
00:54:30 We must not keep His Eminence waiting.
00:54:34 - Is anything wrong, Colonel Zapt?
00:54:37 It is always my unpleasant task
00:54:42 - Faithful Colonel Zapt.
00:54:46 But above all, God save the king.
00:54:51 God save the king.
00:55:14 The romance progressed
00:55:16 You struck a good blow for the king.
00:55:18 What's to prevent me
00:55:21 Don't take it so. You're bound
00:55:23 For honor? Have you left me any honor?
00:55:25 - Come, come.
00:55:28 I'm a man in love
00:55:31 - You saw tonight. You heard!
00:55:33 Then why should I ever leave the throne?
00:55:36 If you did,
00:55:38 I could marry her
00:55:40 - lf you did that, you'd have to kill me.
00:55:43 - I could raise all of Strelsau against you.
00:55:47 Then find the king. Find him!
00:55:53 Before it's too late.
00:55:58 Odd, a man not knowing
00:56:00 But I assure you,
00:56:03 You're trying to tell me
00:56:07 Not your type of fiction, I see.
00:56:09 But still, these things do happen.
00:56:13 But that's another story.
00:56:16 I see Your Highness isn't interested.
00:56:20 If what you say is true, why hasn't
00:56:23 He's in a woodcutter's cabin.
00:56:26 Oh, by the way, royal blood is not blue
00:56:29 - I know because I had to spill a little.
00:56:33 It's an old medieval custom,
00:56:35 Only you could have carried out a coup
00:56:39 Well, there's one thing we haven't
00:56:44 In a cabin, you say?
00:56:46 Now, why do people abduct kings?
00:56:50 Surely there's always the little matter
00:56:54 You can be the first man in the kingdom,
00:56:57 - How much down on account?
00:56:59 That's a poor price for a king and a crown.
00:57:02 - Twenty.
00:57:04 But I will admit he's a bit of a nuisance,
00:57:08 - How badly did you wound him?
00:57:11 But the cabin is very damp, Your Highness.
00:57:17 And let the Englishman reign
00:57:21 - Could we ever expose him?
00:57:26 But if the Englishman died first and
00:57:31 There are moments in your presence
00:57:35 This fraud is an insult
00:57:38 Your Highness shows me
00:57:40 It is the simple duty of a patriot
00:57:47 There are times, Rupert,
00:57:51 Even in matters of state.
00:57:55 I'm about to ask a great service
00:58:01 Rudolf Rassendyll?
00:58:04 It couldn't be a bill from my tailor,
00:58:14 "If Mr. Rassendyll desires to know
00:58:18 ...let him come tonight at 2:00
00:58:21 ...behind the wall on Boulevard Elphberg.
00:58:25 If he neglects this invitation,
00:58:29 Oh, obviously a trick of Michael's.
00:58:32 Wait a minute. There's a bit more.
00:58:34 "If you hesitate,
00:58:39 They must take me
00:58:43 "Ask him what woman would do most...
00:58:45 ...to prevent Michael
00:58:47 ...and therefore most to prevent
00:58:50 And ask if her name begins with A."
00:58:54 A? Antoinette de Mauban.
00:58:58 A French woman madly in love
00:59:02 - She'll lose him if...
00:59:05 - Are you going?
00:59:07 - Not without me.
00:59:12 He'd have 14 different reasons why
00:59:15 Well, if the colonel
00:59:18 ...we'll get it for him.
01:00:48 You know this is a trap, don't you?
01:00:51 Where's the king?
01:00:52 Before I tell you, I must have your word.
01:00:56 Why do you betray him in one breath
01:01:00 Think what you like.
01:01:01 Think that I just don't like murder.
01:01:05 - Have I your word?
01:01:07 As much as I can give it,
01:01:11 They're moving the king tonight, from
01:01:15 - That's what I wanted to know.
01:01:17 If the castle is attacked, the king will be
01:01:22 Charming character, your friend Michael.
01:01:24 - Do you want my help or don't you?
01:01:29 - How do we rescue the king?
01:01:32 You must have his friends at hand
01:01:35 ...boar hunting perhaps.
01:01:37 As soon as I can arrange an escape,
01:01:40 How will I know
01:01:46 The man I send you
01:01:49 Now go, and go quickly.
01:01:51 - And you?
01:01:54 ...you and I will not meet again.
01:01:57 Good luck in everything.
01:02:00 And to you with the princess.
01:02:03 They've come. They're too soon.
01:02:06 Mr. Rassendyll.
01:02:11 Mr. Rassendyll, forgive me if I interrupt you
01:02:15 ...but I'd like a friendly word
01:02:17 I'm alone and unarmed.
01:02:19 It's Rupert of Hentzau. Don't trust him.
01:02:22 We can talk with the door between us,
01:02:25 Will you give me your word
01:02:27 I give you my word not to fire
01:02:29 Say what you have to say
01:02:32 As you please.
01:02:35 Fifty thousand pounds
01:02:40 - Well, that sounds fair enough.
01:02:44 Give me a moment to think it over.
01:02:47 Yes.
01:02:52 - Count Hentzau?
01:02:57 I hold you to your word
01:02:59 Congratulations.
01:03:01 The money's in my pocket and there's a
01:03:06 I'd prefer you to come in.
01:03:09 - Do you mind?
01:03:10 Careful, he'll shoot first.
01:03:12 What, after he's given his word?
01:03:16 Open it.
01:03:18 What, when there are
01:03:20 All right, I'll open it myself.
01:03:59 Fritz!
01:04:17 I regret that we have failed to keep Your
01:04:21 I would've suggested a much more
01:04:25 ...only I was foolish enough
01:04:28 To believe what?
01:04:30 To believe you were serious when you told
01:04:35 I should have known better.
01:04:38 ...you will be your old self again.
01:04:40 - Are you angry with me?
01:04:45 Last night you made me feel
01:04:48 But boar hunting,
01:04:52 Do you think I want to go?
01:04:54 Of course you don't.
01:04:56 They would never forgive you
01:05:00 Perhaps the boars will hunt me.
01:05:05 Doesn't the thought of my danger
01:05:07 - Or do you weep for my danger?
01:05:11 ...but not like the king I've come to love.
01:05:15 ...do you really think that
01:05:19 - Then you're not going?
01:05:22 That is, not just for boar.
01:05:25 Then what?
01:05:28 - Rudolf, it's Michael.
01:05:31 - Oh, darling, you mustn't go.
01:05:33 Shall I tell them I can't go because
01:05:37 - I won't let you go. Send someone else.
01:05:41 - But I don't understand why...
01:05:45 But I will tell you the moment I can.
01:05:51 Yes, of course I do.
01:05:54 Forgive me, Rudolf, I...
01:05:56 I've behaved like a spoiled child.
01:05:59 You see, I've never been in love before.
01:06:02 Oh, my darling.
01:06:15 I really must go.
01:06:23 Stay here. Let me go alone.
01:06:25 No, don't turn.
01:06:27 If I see your eyes,
01:06:36 Rudolf, come back to me soon.
01:06:38 Shan't a man come back
01:06:42 A thousand Michaels
01:06:45 But if I shouldn't, you'd never forget me?
01:06:50 Never.
01:06:51 You'd be a brave queen
01:06:55 Though my life be empty
01:06:59 You would do your part.
01:07:05 Rudolf!
01:07:22 Put away those popguns
01:07:29 The man's got courage,
01:07:31 I'll grant him six feet of earth
01:07:34 - No time like the present.
01:07:35 Your Majesty, Count Hentzau,
01:07:39 - Tell him His Majesty is indisposed.
01:07:42 Let's hear what he has to say.
01:07:45 Disarm him first.
01:07:54 - The play-actor in person.
01:07:57 Your Majesty, I bring you
01:08:01 ...and his hopes that you will enjoy
01:08:05 And his respects, of course,
01:08:11 Well, what price the crown today?
01:08:16 Do I hear perhaps 52,000?
01:08:19 You'd hear a much better offer
01:08:32 Before we go any further...
01:08:34 ...I must tell you I'm prepared
01:08:37 ...your thoroughly well-deserved end...
01:08:39 ...on the condition that you yourself
01:08:44 Mr. Rassendyll, do you
01:08:47 ...that you of all people
01:08:50 - You insult my intelligence.
01:08:53 Then you've come
01:08:56 I hope not, for Michael's sake.
01:08:58 Oh, you've brought another
01:09:02 I have. He doubles his offer.
01:09:04 A hundred thousand pounds.
01:09:11 I thought it would amuse you.
01:09:12 The fact is, between ourselves,
01:09:16 You and I, we do, don't we?
01:09:17 Rassendyll, you're a man
01:09:21 You and I are the only two people worth
01:09:25 This is my plan for us. Now, listen.
01:09:28 Attack the castle boldly. Let your...
01:09:32 ...friends ride at the head.
01:09:35 - Oh, unavoidable.
01:09:38 I have such confidence in you, of course.
01:09:40 Michael will fall.
01:09:42 The king will already have moved on
01:09:45 And your friends, if they fall too,
01:09:48 ...Rupert of Hentzau
01:09:50 ...will be the only two left
01:09:56 Don't you think we're being
01:10:00 Perhaps a little. But...
01:10:02 ...I make it a point never to
01:10:05 - Michael jealous?
01:10:10 Oh, in the summerhouse. Yes.
01:10:14 But surely no woman in her right senses
01:10:18 Women are never in their right senses,
01:10:21 So you're doing all this for love.
01:10:25 Well, love...
01:10:27 ...and Your Majesty's gratitude
01:10:31 Then, of course, you might turn over
01:10:35 Oh, yes, of course,
01:10:38 You never know
01:10:40 Look what I offer you:
01:10:43 You were planning on them anyway,
01:10:46 Shall we shake hands on it?
01:10:56 Hey, Zapt, Fritz, listen to this.
01:10:58 Count Hentzau offers me the throne.
01:11:00 That is, if you two don't mind
01:11:03 Their turn comes later, play-actor.
01:11:07 Guards, stop that man!
01:11:47 Play the queen, you blockhead.
01:12:01 Florence Nightingale!
01:12:04 O Woman! In our hours of ease
01:12:06 Uncertain, coy, and hard to please
01:12:09 When pain and anguish ring the brow,
01:12:25 Could I have some water?
01:12:28 You'll find plenty of water
01:12:38 So even a king can be curious, I see.
01:12:45 Now, Jacob's ladder went
01:12:48 Well, this goes down into the moat,
01:12:53 If this castle is attacked, there're
01:12:56 ...just up those steps,
01:13:00 Properly weighted, of course.
01:13:04 I'd like to be left alone...
01:13:08 ...if your orders permit.
01:13:11 The audience is ended, Your Majesty?
01:13:13 Very well, sire. Try to get some sleep.
01:13:18 And may you dream of Jacob's ladder...
01:13:20 ...with paradise at the end of it.
01:13:34 Oh, I've just done my best
01:13:37 ...receptive.
01:13:48 Your Majesty.
01:13:50 What do you expect to gain by this...
01:13:53 ...except death?
01:13:56 Your admission that now,
01:13:59 ...you have come to realize
01:14:02 ...with your, shall we say,
01:14:07 - What's that?
01:14:10 As soon as you have signed this,
01:14:14 ...and the best of care until you're
01:14:26 I... I haven't lived like a king.
01:14:31 But perhaps I can die like one...
01:14:34 ...and not disgrace the crown I never wore.
01:14:44 A man here insists
01:14:47 - Says he's one of the duke's men.
01:14:50 - Certainly, sir.
01:14:53 - If only this is from...
01:15:01 - What is it you want?
01:15:05 I am to tell you that a troop of
01:15:09 If there is to be a rescue,
01:15:13 You may count on me, sir.
01:15:15 I am to lower the drawbridge
01:15:18 But the noise. You say the king
01:15:21 That is correct. Madame says
01:15:24 ...one of your men must swim the moat
01:15:28 - And then?
01:15:32 That man alone
01:15:34 ...until the others can cross
01:15:37 Always two guards
01:15:40 - Two by day and two by night, sir.
01:15:44 Only His Highness
01:15:47 Three against six.
01:15:51 Well, tell madame that we'll be on
01:15:56 ...then I will swim the moat.
01:15:57 The others will wait
01:16:02 Good luck.
01:16:06 But why three against six?
01:16:09 - We don't dare if the secret's to be kept.
01:16:13 We must have help at hand if we need it.
01:16:16 Well, I think I should be
01:16:20 Right, lad.
01:16:23 You'll lose one king tonight,
01:16:26 If anything should happen to him
01:16:30 I've been an impostor for your sake,
01:16:34 No, Fritz, I swim that moat.
01:16:36 If we do lose you both,
01:16:42 They'll serve Queen Flavia.
01:16:45 I would to God I could be one of them.
01:19:05 Go now. Give Mr. Rassendyll
01:19:08 Open the doors
01:19:10 I hope I can work
01:19:12 I certainly hope you can.
01:19:16 The duke has retired for the night.
01:19:20 I was hoping I'd meet that fellow again.
01:19:23 The crash of the bridge
01:19:25 The guards'll follow the orders and kill
01:19:29 - Unless...
01:19:31 ...until my men get down to me? That's it?
01:19:35 You see, I've trusted you, your word.
01:19:38 - No harm to Michael.
01:19:41 It means exile, I'm afraid...
01:19:42 ...but that's what you wanted, isn't it?
01:19:50 Down the steps
01:19:52 Across the guardroom is the door
01:20:55 - What was that?
01:20:58 Probably madame's.
01:21:18 - What's wrong? You're 10 minutes early.
01:21:23 What's he afraid of, burglars?
01:21:25 - Is it true that he sent for more men?
01:21:28 Let's hope he gives us
01:21:31 - Twelve hours is too long on guard.
01:21:35 You run in and out as you like.
01:21:40 I'm gonna make the rounds of
01:22:02 It was very careless of you
01:22:05 Very careless...
01:22:07 ...and very inviting.
01:22:11 Come now, admit I've been patient.
01:22:16 You never lack audacity, Rupert.
01:22:18 Had it occurred to you
01:22:21 I always accept the risks.
01:22:29 You...
01:22:31 You really shouldn't be here, you know.
01:22:33 Of course...
01:22:36 ...I shouldn't.
01:23:29 Always inopportune, Michael,
01:23:38 The moat can hold more than a king.
01:23:42 Not without making a splash that
01:23:51 Michael!
01:23:57 Michael? Michael.
01:24:01 I would never have betrayed you.
01:24:12 Michael.
01:24:44 De Gautet, Lauengram, rouse the castle!
01:24:49 De Gautet! Lauengram!
01:24:53 The drawbridge!
01:24:58 I caught a servant trying to lower the bridge.
01:25:10 You better be quiet and get some sleep.
01:25:37 Kill the prisoner!
01:26:15 I'll help you.
01:26:23 Cousin Rudolf.
01:26:34 - It's all right, Your Majesty. You're safe.
01:26:41 Mr. Rassendyll.
01:26:52 Thought you were more at home
01:26:55 My knife turned out to be
01:26:57 We got in each other's way once too often,
01:27:01 May I trouble you for those keys?
01:27:07 Thank you.
01:27:09 You've settled Krafstein, I see.
01:27:11 Bersonin too, I presume?
01:27:13 I almost hate to see you join them
01:27:16 Wait a minute.
01:27:19 How do you know it's Bersonin I threw
01:27:24 Oh, no. You've worn the queen's uniform
01:27:28 - You'd never use my methods.
01:27:32 Faced with death, I might.
01:27:36 May I have a last cigarette
01:27:52 Half my kingdom!
01:27:57 For a match.
01:28:05 You've got your eye on Michael's castle
01:28:10 Yes. You found it very amusing
01:28:14 I'm scarcely in the position
01:28:16 Oh, I don't know.
01:28:23 Thank you.
01:28:40 I can't get used to fighting
01:28:43 - Where did you learn it?
01:28:46 I see how much I missed
01:28:48 Nevertheless, you did them
01:28:51 Yes? What was that?
01:28:53 You didn't go to Eton.
01:29:03 All right, this will be
01:29:06 Look out for your head.
01:29:15 Why not stand your ground
01:29:19 "He who fights
01:29:38 You wanna get to the bridge.
01:29:41 - An unarmed man, of course.
01:33:13 It's beginning to sound
01:33:18 I'll return to fight another day too.
01:33:23 Goodbye, play-actor!
01:33:36 All right, stand by in the courtyard!
01:33:39 The king?
01:33:41 The king lives.
01:33:50 Do you know, it seems a hundred years...
01:33:55 ...since I struck you in the face.
01:33:59 Please forgive me...
01:34:01 ...and be my guide,
01:34:09 Thank you, Your Majesty.
01:34:14 And now, we mustn't keep him waiting.
01:34:44 I've tried to wear it with honor,
01:34:51 I can't talk very much yet.
01:34:57 You're my best and nearest friend,
01:35:03 I... I wanted to keep you with me.
01:35:06 To tell everybody what you'd done.
01:35:09 But Zapt says the secret must be kept.
01:35:13 He's right, Your Majesty.
01:35:16 Yes, it's done.
01:35:18 As no one but you could have done it.
01:35:23 I... I don't know
01:35:27 - If ever I can serve you, Your Majesty...
01:35:33 You've taught me how to be a king.
01:36:00 Is she here?
01:36:11 - Does she know everything?
01:36:15 - What did she say?
01:36:19 She wants to see you.
01:36:42 Your Highness.
01:36:46 I sent for you to thank you...
01:36:50 ...for the service you have done
01:36:57 No one can know better than myself...
01:37:00 ...how conscientiously
01:37:06 I love you. With my whole
01:37:11 In all else I've been an impostor,
01:37:15 From the first moment I saw you
01:37:17 ...I knew you were the only woman
01:37:20 As I stand here now, I know
01:37:26 It would have made no difference
01:37:29 It was always you, never the king.
01:37:37 Is it true that you're
01:37:41 Tonight.
01:37:47 Come with me.
01:37:49 I won't let them stand in the way
01:37:51 - If only I could...
01:37:53 There's a world outside. Our world.
01:37:56 Think, you'll be free.
01:37:59 ...free to live as joyously and ha...
01:38:02 What is it, Flavia?
01:38:04 I was born to these cares
01:38:09 Help me to do what I was born to.
01:38:14 How can I, my darling? I love you.
01:38:16 But is love the only thing?
01:38:19 If love were all, I could follow you in rags
01:38:24 But if love were all, you would have
01:38:29 Honor binds a woman too, Rudolf.
01:38:32 And my honor lies...
01:38:34 ...in keeping faith
01:38:38 I don't know why God
01:38:42 But I... I know that I must stay.
01:38:48 Never to see you again.
01:38:51 Never to hold you.
01:38:54 Never...
01:38:57 My darling.
01:39:00 Your heart will always be in my heart...
01:39:03 ...and the touch of your lips
01:39:31 We'll meet again, Fritz.
01:39:32 Fate doesn't always make
01:39:36 Goodbye, colonel.
01:39:39 Goodbye, Englishman.
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