The Mark of Zorro (1940)
Country: US
Technical: bw 94m
Director: Rouben Mamoulian
Cast: Tyrone Power, Basil Rathbone, Linda Darnell
Synopsis:
In the days of Spanish rule, a Californian aristocrat maintains a pretence of foppery the better to mask his activities as Zorro, a Robin Hood figure intent on righting injustice.
Review:
Classic version of an oft-told tale, with all concerned on top form: Mamoulian juggles humour and excitement, Arthur C. Miller contributes fine cinematography, there is a quality Fox production design, and the cast could not be bettered.
Country: US
Technical: bw 94m
Director: Rouben Mamoulian
Cast: Tyrone Power, Basil Rathbone, Linda Darnell
Synopsis:
In the days of Spanish rule, a Californian aristocrat maintains a pretence of foppery the better to mask his activities as Zorro, a Robin Hood figure intent on righting injustice.
Review:
Classic version of an oft-told tale, with all concerned on top form: Mamoulian juggles humour and excitement, Arthur C. Miller contributes fine cinematography, there is a quality Fox production design, and the cast could not be bettered.
Country: US
Technical: bw 94m
Director: Rouben Mamoulian
Cast: Tyrone Power, Basil Rathbone, Linda Darnell
Synopsis:
In the days of Spanish rule, a Californian aristocrat maintains a pretence of foppery the better to mask his activities as Zorro, a Robin Hood figure intent on righting injustice.
Review:
Classic version of an oft-told tale, with all concerned on top form: Mamoulian juggles humour and excitement, Arthur C. Miller contributes fine cinematography, there is a quality Fox production design, and the cast could not be bettered.