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The Mark of Zorro
enlarge	Director: Fred Niblo Actors: Douglas Fairbanks, Noah Beery, Charles Hill Mailes, Claire Mcdowell, Marguerite De La Motte Studio: Image Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~$24.99~~ Buy New: $16.94 You Save: $8.05 (32%) New (23) Used (12) from $12.00 Avg. Customer Rating: 14 reviews Sales Rank: 80152 Format: Black & White, Color, Dvd-video, Silent, Ntsc Language: English (Original Language) Rating: NR (Not Rated) Number Of Items: 1 Running Time: 96 Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 DVD Layers: 1 DVD Sides: 1 Picture Format: Academy Ratio Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 ISBN: 6305211094 UPC: 014381472721 EAN: 9786305211099 ASIN: 6305211094 Theatrical Release Date: December 5, 1920 Release Date: January 12, 1999 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Condition: Brand new Item. CD, DVD, Book, VHS more than 400 000 titles to choose from. ALL days Low Price !

Editorial Reviews: Amazon.com essential video Douglas Fairbanks, the most famous of the Zorros, made this mix of comedy and derring-do reluctantly, as a change-of-pace from his modern-dress playboy roles. The Old California adventure fared so well at the box office it caused the athletic superstar to rethink his image and don period finery for his best later vehicles, including The Thief of Baghdad. Here, Doug has a ball playing dual roles, as hopeless fop Don Diego and as masked caballero Zorro, sworn enemy of all oppressors. When he isn't dueling with the evil Capt. Ramon (Robert McKim) or rescuing peasants, Don Diego/Zorro courts the lovely Lolita (Marguerite de la Motte) with bad magic tricks and worse manners. In the end, when Lolita's family is jailed, our hero throws off his masquerade, whips out his rapier, and wins the leading lady's hand. Full of fun plot twists, secret passageways, and Fairbanks's signature arms-akimbo bravado, this silent classic (with restored sepia interiors) became the model for all the Errol Flynn-Tyrone Power swashbucklers to come. --Glenn Lovell Description The Mark of Zorro is the swashbuckling story of a nineteenth century Robin Hood intent on freeing his beloved San Juan Capistrano from an evil Governor and his lecherous Captain. Don Diego Vega (Douglas Fairbanks) must assume the masked identity of Zorro to convince the Caballeros to join him in his quest to save the city from certain ruin.

Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews... Doug's Breakthrough Film July 28, 2006 29 out of 34 found this review helpful Though lacking the high production values of its 1940 counterpart, the original "Mark of Zorro" is great fun. This adaptation of Johnston McCulley's "Curse of Capistrano" propelled Douglas Fairbanks from light comedian to adventure star. Inventive action sequences and a vigorous pace make this Doug's most enjoyable feature-length vehicle. For comic-book artist Bob Kane, the film was a major influence in the creation of Batman. Classic Version Of Zorro With America's Leading Man. The Standard For Future Versions Of Zorro. December 14, 2005 3 out of 10 found this review helpful Johnston McCulley's first Zorro story "The Curse Of Capistrano" appeared in 1919. Douglas Fairbanks, known to audience for romantic comedies, adapted the story for the screen himself under an assumed name. The result set the standard for future adaptations of the masked bandit. This is a MUST for film buffs. Not Rated. Douglas Fairbanks is soooo hot December 5, 2004 4 out of 4 found this review helpful Fairbanks made this movie around 1920 when he was just starting out. He did all his own stunts, and knowing this made it that much cooler watching him go go go. Fairbanks plays painfully awkward nobleman Don Diego and his alter-ego Zorro - the champion of the downtrodden. In both disguises he courts the lovely Lolita. This movie has the blend of action and humor that will be familiar from more modern Zorro movies. The very very geeky Don Diego provides some comic relief, especially when courting Lolita. And of course Zorro plays plenty of tricks on the Spanish Governor and his guards. But the real draw here are the stunts. There is lots of swinging on ropes and chandaliers and lots of sword fighting. This is very watchable now and the stunts were frequent and impressive. It is an excellent and enjoyable movie. It is also silent, so be aware cause if you aren't expecting it that could be weird. One of the best of the silents. January 2, 2004 3 out of 5 found this review helpful The only silent film I have enjoyed as much as I enjoy the best of modern film is Buster Keaton's The General, but Douglas Fiarbanks' The Mark of Zorro holds up better than most silents. The original music by Jon C. Mirsalis adds a lot. The sequal, Don Q., Son of Zorro, is even better than "Mark", so be sure to buy the two films on one DVD from King Video. Loved it!!! February 4, 2003 2 out of 2 found this review helpful This is a great silent film and my first with Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. (I love his son - he's cool and looks a lot like Cary Elwes in Princess Bride). He is great in the part-daring and dashing about here and there as Zorro while yawning into his hankercheif like a 'fish' while a rich gentleman. (You'll note the story is very remniscent of the Scarlet Pimpernel.) The 'lines' are great, the acting very well done and a number of parts will have you chuckling (like when the girl slaps him not once, not twice, not thrice - and with both hands on either cheek!) I'll have to say that this is one of the most enjoyable silent films i've seen in a while. When I put it on, even my little sister came to watch it.