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Silver Screen Standards: The Mark of Zorro (1940)

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Mar 9, 2021

Silver Screen Standards: The Mark of Zorro (1940) Twenty years after the silent hit with Douglas Fairbanks, Tyrone Power donned the iconic mask for The Mark of Zorro (1940), a truly delightful swashbuckler packed with action, comedy, and romance that still enchants new audiences today. The th read more

Batman (1943, Lambert Hillyer), Chapter 3: The Mark of the Zombies

The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Aug 7, 2017

Despite a tantalizing title, The Mark of the Zombies has nothing to do with zombies’ marks. If there is a zombie, it’s Gus Glassmire, who’s just been electronically brainwashed by J. Carrol Naish. Glassmire still refuses to sell out the U.S. to Japan–it’s inexplicable why Naish asks him again, read more

The Mark of Zorro (1940)

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Mar 20, 2017

Zorro is one of those characters I’m aware of, but have never actively watched any of the myriad films or television shows featuring him and his feared “Z” mark. Best known to fans in his 1957 Disney television series, Zorro is a Latin Robin Hood with a healthy dose of what would s read more

The Mark of Zorro (1940)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Aug 4, 2016

Madrid–when the Spanish Empire encompassed the globe and young blades were taught the fine and fashionable art of killing… The mythology of Zorro most certainly starts with the swashbuckling silents of Douglas Fairbanks, but the characters legacy would be carried forward into the 1940s. read more

The Mark of Zorro (1940)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Aug 4, 2016

Madrid–when the Spanish Empire encompassed the globe and young blades were taught the fine and fashionable art of killing… The mythology of Zorro most certainly starts with the swashbuckling silents of Douglas Fairbanks, but the character’s legacy would be carried forward into the read more

Snack-sized Reviews: "The Mark" and "Twilight of Honor"

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Aug 24, 2015

Stuart Whitman in The Mark. The Mark (1961) - This well-made Irish film tackles a controversial subject with restraint and intelligence. Stuart Whitman plays an American named Jim Fuller, who has been recently released from prison. His psychiatrist (Rod Steiger), his boss (Donald Wolfit), and the l read more

Silent Movie Trivia Card #6: The Mark of Zorro (1920)

Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Oct 4, 2014

By Fritzi Kramer on October 4, 2014 in Blog, Silent Movie Trivia click to see in lightbox. This Silent Movie Trivia Card is about the movie that changed Douglas Fairbanks’ career. He had been charming audiences with his modern adventure comedies but this was the first time he had stepped out read more

The Mark of Zorro, Hits the Mark with Douglas Fairbanks Dashing To and Fro

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 30, 2014

The Mark of Zorro, starring Douglas Fairbanks and directed by Fred Niblo in 1920, is a triumphant piece of film-making and a seminal turning point in moving making history. The film was based on the 1919 story, The Curse of Capistrano, by Johnston McCulley. The relation of Zorro to The Scarlet Pimp read more

The Mark of Zorro, Hits the Mark with Douglas Fairbanks Dashing To and Fro

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 30, 2014

The Mark of Zorro, starring Douglas Fairbanks and directed by Fred Niblo in 1920, is a triumphant piece of film-making and a seminal turning point in moving making history. The film was based on the 1919 story, The Curse of Capistrano, by Johnston McCulley. The relation of Zorro to The Scarlet Pimp read more

The Mark of Zorro, Hits the Mark with Douglas Fairbanks Dashing To and Fro

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jul 30, 2014

The Mark of Zorro, starring Douglas Fairbanks and directed by Fred Niblo in 1920, is a triumphant piece of film-making and a seminal turning point in moving making history. The film was based on the 1919 story, The Curse of Capistrano, by Johnston McCulley. The relation of Zorro to The Scarlet Pimp read more

The Mark of Zorro (1940) with Tyrone Power

Classic Film Freak Posted by Orson De Welles on May 4, 2014

Share This! Ride With Zorro . . . The Dashing Don Of California’s Most Adventurous Era! When one thinks of Hollywood’s greatest swashbuckler, invariably the name that comes back is Errol Flynn.  And deservedly so, perhaps. But there have been others, ranging from Douglas Fairbanks to Burt Lanc read more

Fun Size Review: The Mark of Zorro (1920)

Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Dec 16, 2013

Zorro slashes his Z onto the silver screen for the first time and Douglas Fairbanks is the man who created the role. Funny, energetic and jam-packed with clever stunts. An ideal lightweight action/comedy and a perfect introduction to Fairbanks. If it were a dessert it would be: (via bhg.com) Mocha read more

The Mark of Zorro (1920) A Silent Film Review

Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Apr 15, 2013

Douglas Fairbanks stars in the very first Zorro movie. The tale is familiar: Zorro is a Californian Robin Hood, who robs from the rich, gives to the poor, fights oppression, romances the beautiful Lolita and does battle with the villainous Captain Ramon. Bonus: I will also be reviewing the 1940 ver read more

Silent Movie Bookshelf: The Mark of Zorro by Johnston McCulley

Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Apr 9, 2013

The original Zorro magazine cover. Note that Zorro is not wearing a Zorro mask yet. Zorro. The character is almost 100 years old and yet he needs no introduction. California’s very own masked superhero. Righter of wrongs and fan of the basic black ensemble. Zorro’s clothing and trademar read more

A Wonderful Night at the Fabulous Fox Theatre: The Mark of Zorro (1920)

Sittin' on a Backyard Fence Posted by Jill Blake on Aug 30, 2011

Thursday, August 25th, I attended a very special screening at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre: 1920′s The Mark of Zorro starring the original King of Hollywood– Douglas Fairbanks. Up until last Thursday I had never seen a Douglas Fairbanks film. Something I’m not proud of for sure. The read more

Latino Images in Film ~ The Mark of Zorro (1920)

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Google profile on May 4, 2009

About MeBlogger, Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog and more. Please add my Google profile to your circles. In The Mark of Zorro (1920), Douglas Fairbanks Sr. plays the title role of Zorro, a masked crusader out to defend and fight for the interests of the oppressed. In his world, this is every read more