English tourist Rudolf Rassendyll is unexpectedly approached to impersonate King Rudolf V at his coronation due to their striking resemblance. He agrees to prevent his half-brother Michael from seizing the throne. Rudolf becomes embroiled in a battle for control over the king, his throne, and his bride, Princess Flavia, as Michael and his co-conspirator Rupert of Hentzau seek to claim the throne.
The Prisoner of Zenda
A British tourist is unexpectedly catapulted into royalty when his royal cousin, next in line for the throne, vanishes, leaving him to impersonate the future monarch.