The Mark of Zorro (1940)

Synopsis of The Mark of Zorro

This is perhaps the best of the many Zorro films as Tyrone Power gives an outstanding performance as the alternately swishing and swashbuckling son of a 19th century California aristocrat. As a champion of the oppressed, Zorro must face a wicked governor portrayed by J. Edward Bromberg, who, of course, has a beautiful niece whom our hero loves. Basil Rathbone is a delightfully evil assistant to the governor. Based on Johnston McCulley's novel The Curse of Capistrano, The Mark of Zorro was a remake of the 1920 silent film and by far superior to all the Zorro incarnations. Interspersed with humor and one-liners but still keeping up with the highest of swashbuckling traditions, it is an action-packed story of one man standing against a corrupt, oppressive government on behalf of those less able to bear their burdens. ~ Tana Hobart, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

93 mins

Director(s):

Rouben Mamoulian

Writer(s):

Bess Meredyth, John Taintor Foote, Garrett Elsden Fort

Producer(s):

Raymond Griffith, Darryl F. Zanuck

Categories:

Action / Adventure

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