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The Mark of Zorro
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Director:

Fred Niblo

Writer:

Johnston McCulley (story)
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Release Date:

5 December 1920 (USA) more

Plot:

In old Spanish California, the oppressive colonial government is opposed by Zorro, masked champion of the people... more | add synopsis

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The First of Many Z's Etched Into the Cinema. more (23 total)


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Additional Details

Runtime:

90 min (1970 alternate version) | 107 min (DVD)

Country:

USA

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Silent

Certification:

Canada:G (Ontario) | USA:Not Rated


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Film debut of Noah Beery Jr.. more

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Undetermined role: We never let business interfere with drinking! more

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Referenced in "Futurama: Why Must I Be a Crustacean in Love? (#2.9)" (2000) more


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3 out of 3 people found the following comment useful.
The First of Many Z's Etched Into the Cinema., 3 November 2003
Author: tfrizzell from United States

The amazingly athletic Douglas Fairbanks was the first man to play Zorro on the silver screen in this legitimate silent-era masterpiece. Fairbanks does his best to win the girl (Marguerite De La Motte) and keep the people of California safe from evil military officials Noah Beery and Robert McKim. Eventually Fairbanks learns that the only way he can stop the evil tyranny is to rally the rich landowners to join him and take back the land that is rightfully theirs. The exciting chase sequence near the film's finale is still a sight to behold over 80 years later as Fairbanks does death-defying stunts to elude the bad guys. Followed by a slightly better remake in 1940 and several other versions in more modern years. For some reason Zorro films just work so well on the silver screen. 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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