The Mark of Zorro
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Synopsis
Don Diego Vega pretends to be an indolent fop as a cover for his true identity, the masked avenger Zorro. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
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Top Cast
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Douglas Fairbanks
Don Diego Vega / Señor Zorro
Noah Beery
Sgt. Pedro Gonzales
Charles Hill Mailes
Don Carlos Pulido
Claire McDowell
Dona Catalina Pulido
Marguerite De La Motte
Lolita Pulido
Robert McKim
Capt. Juan Ramon
George Periolat
Gov. Alvarado
Walt Whitman
Fray Felipe
Sidney De Gray
Don Alejandro (as Sydney De Gray)
Tote Du Crow
Bernardo
Noah Beery Jr.
Boy (uncredited)
Milton Berle
Boy (uncredited)
Gilbert Clayton
Soldier with 'Z' Carved on His Face
Manuel Caballero
Villager
John George
Prisoner in Jail
Augustina López
Woman at Fray Felipes Trial
Albert MacQuarrie
Charles Stevens
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Niblo
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Miller, Douglas Fairbanks, Johnston McCulley
- Original Title
- The Mark of Zorro
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Douglas Fairbanks Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Niblo
Eugene Miller, Douglas Fairbanks, Johnston McCulley
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Niblo
Director
Eugene Miller
Writer
Douglas Fairbanks
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mark of Zorro
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What is The Mark of Zorro about?
Don Diego Vega pretends to be an indolent fop as a cover for his true identity, the masked avenger Zorro. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
Who directed The Mark of Zorro?
The Mark of Zorro was directed by Fred Niblo.
Who stars in The Mark of Zorro?
The principal cast of The Mark of Zorro includes Douglas Fairbanks, Noah Beery, Charles Hill Mailes, Claire McDowell, Marguerite De La Motte.
When was The Mark of Zorro released and how long is it?
The Mark of Zorro was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mark of Zorro?
The Mark of Zorro holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).