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	The Mark of Zorro - 1940
		Zorro arrives at the mission and sheds his disguise.
		Don Diego appears in Quintero's office and relates a story of a case in Madrid similar to Zorro in which a man left a cross as a mark and slits the throats of 40 people.
		When Zorro jumps into the bush to remove the priest's robes, the scene parallels the 1920 film when Zorro jumps into the stack of hay and removes the priest's robes.
	www.geocities.com /thezorrolegend/zorro1940/zorro1940.html (1065 words)

	The Mark of Zorro - 1974
		Zorro rides into the pueblo, tears down a tax notice, and replaces it with a new sign.
		Zorro blindfolds Quintero and props up a sword so that Quintero thinks Zorro is still present as he makes his escape.
		Zorro interrupts the meeting to demand that Don Esteban and Quintero return to Spain and promises a future duel with Don Esteban.
	www.geocities.com /thezorrolegend/zorro1974/zorro1974.html (961 words)

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		The script of "The Mark of Zorro" was written by Fairbanks (as Elton Thomas) and directed by Fred Niblo (whose greatest achievement was probably 1925's "Ben-Hur").
		From a modern audience's viewpoint, the film has lost most of its appeal, since several Zorro films were made afterwards, and at least one is better than this one.
		Apart from the ending, which was completely rewritten (and which manages in the film to be more climactic than in the original story) and a few elements which were combined or eliminated altogether, the letter of the printed source has been maintained, even reproducing some precise pieces of dialogue for the film's titles.
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	Zorro Summary
		Zorro's first foray onto the big screen came when popular actor Douglas Fairbanks, on his honeymoon with Mary Pickford, read "The Curse of Capistrano." He and Pickford chose that story to kick off their new film studio, United Artists, and in 1920 released it as The Mark of Zorro.
		According to Allende's story, the future Zorro was a mestizo born in the 1790s in Alta California, son of the Asturian Captain Don Alejandro de la Vega and a native woman warrior, Toypurnia.
		Zorro breaks his leg just before he was to set out on an adventure, and sends his gay twin brother, a master with the whip, in his stead.
	www.bookrags.com /Zorro (2826 words)

	the Mask of Zorro - movie review by Mark Leeper - Eclectica Magazine v2n5
		In the story the character of Zorro, dashing outlaw on the side of good hiding behind the guise of the effete fop, was almost a direct steal from the Baroness Orczy's Scarlet Pimpernel, created in 1904.
		The 1920 film was very faithful to the novel, but it revealed much sooner who was behind the mask so it would better show off Fairbanks's talents.
		Zorro was the original "Caped Crusader" of American pop culture and undoubtedly was part of the inspiration for Batman.
	www.eclectica.org /v2n5/leeper_zorro.html (1225 words)

	The Mark of Zorro (1940) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		When he becomes Zorro, racing through the woods on his horse as his cape fans out in the wind and whipping that sword around to make the sign of a Z (yes, I'm a baby boomer and I remember the song) - he's commanding, dashing, and frightening.
		There are so many great action scenes in the film - the alcalde's men chasing Zorro, the jail break, and the greatest of all, for which the film is remembered - the sword fight between Power and Rathbone.
		Power was the 5th highest box office draw in 1940, and The Mark of Zorro set him up for lots more swashbuckling.
	www.imdb.com /title/tt0032762 (507 words)

	The Mark of Zorro (1940) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		As a fan who first saw these films at my local cinema's Saturday Matinee I well remember sitting enthralled at the exploits of the larger-than-life heroes up on the screen as they defeated the (really evil) villains and won the love of a beautiful (but pure) girl, all in the space of 90 exciting minutes.
		Even with all of this damage on view, the film is so much fun that after noting the damage it is possible to then get on with watching the movie.
		It is about time that the film studios started to pay attention to the historical value of their films as well as the commercial value.
	www.michaeldvd.com.au /Reviews/Reviews.asp?ID=4744 (1664 words)

	THE CINEMA LASER DVD REVIEW-- THE MARK OF ZORRO
		THE MARK OF ZORRO has everything going for it, it is a truly rousing adventure filled with action, romance, great sword fighting and even a bit of humor.
		On top of that, THE MARK OF ZORRO features an impressive performance from Tyrone Power, whose looks were at his matinee idol best, plus the leading lady was Linda Darnell, who was certainly one of the most beautiful women to ever grace the silver screen.
		Film critic Richard Schickel is on hand to provide an informative running audio commentary, which provides a great deal of production history for the film, as well as interesting tidbits on the personalities involved.
	www.thecinemalaser.com /dvd_2003/moz-dvd.htm (768 words)

	Zorro - A history of the series
		Zorro, which is Spanish for "fox", is the story of a masked rider who battles the unjust rulers of the pueblo of Los Angeles during the days of Spanish rule.
		Zorro, The Avenger, was only released overseas, and was not seen in the United States until it was eventually aired on The Disney Channel.
		Zorro and Son, and they were very interested in getting Williams to reprise his role as Don Diego and Zorro.
	www.billcotter.com /zorro/history-of-series.htm (4554 words)

	Mark Of Zorro
		Plot: Made for television, The Mark of Zorro is virtually a scene-for-scene remake of the 1940 Tyrone Power theatrical film--the principal difference being that, where Power's version ran 93 minutes, the TV version blurs along at a mere 78 minutes.
		Gilbert Roland is cast as Zorro's father, allowed a bit of swashbuckling on his own (the 69 year old Roland is astonishingly athletic).
		What's missing in the 1974 Mark of Zorro is the freshness and virtuosity of the earlier film's director Rouben Mamoulien; and, in all due respect to his considerable talent, Frank Langella is no Tyrone Power
	www.tvdvdfavorites.com /mark_of_zorro.htm (155 words)

	"The Mark of Zorro" / a review from Christian Spotlight on the Movies
		Though not the first filmed version of the Zorro story (there's a 1920 silent version starring Douglas Fairbanks), this is a well-done and enduring one.
		Zorro is one of a select group of "superheros" who have no supernatural powers but have honed their natural powers to perfection, and who wear a mask to strike terror into the hearts of bad guys.
		Besides several remakes of this film and readaptations of the underlying story, there were: five TV series; the 1998 "sequel" The Mask of Zorro starring Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas; spoofs such as Zorro, the Gay Blade starring George Hamilton; and "El Kabong", the alter ego of cartoon character Quick Draw McGraw.
	www.christiananswers.net /spotlight/movies/2002/themarkofzorro1940.html (1032 words)

	The Zorro Chronology
		This is true of the silent film The Mark of Zorro starring Douglas Fairbanks, the Topps Comics series, and all of the television versions.
		Adopting the guise of Zorro, he thwarts a gang of villains who are plotting to gain control of the new railroad under construction.
		Don Miguel says that James is the last living descendant of the original Zorro, but it is possible that he doesn't count the Meredith, Stewart and Mason branches of the family since they do not carry the de la Vega name.
	www.pjfarmer.com /woldnewton/Zorro.htm (2319 words)

	The Mark Of Zorro (1940)
		Zorro has become such an iconic character in society that everyone across the world recognizes the swashbuckling hero and the symbol he leaves behind.
		And although Zorro had quite a career in both film and literature, it probably wasn’t until the 1940-filmed version of the Zorro legend, The Mark of Zorro, which brought the heroic character into the mainstream.
		Told in the tradition of the adventure serials once shown in theatres, The Mark of Zorro is the utmost classic telling of the Zorro legend and considered by many to be the best Zorro film ever made.
	www.compressed-data.com /mark_of_zorro_1940.htm (464 words)

	Adventure Films
		Adventure films are very similar to the action film genre, in that they are designed to provide an action-filled, energetic experience for the film viewer.
		Under the category of adventure films, we can include traditional swashbucklers, serialized films, and historical spectacles (similar to the epics film genre), searches or expeditions for lost continents, "jungle" and "desert" epics, treasure hunts and quests, disaster films, and heroic journeys or searches for the unknown.
		Adventure films are often set in an historical period, and may include adapted stories of historical or literary adventure heroes (Robin Hood, Tarzan, and Zorro for example), kings, battles, rebellion, or piracy.
	www.filmsite.org /adventurefilms.html (1509 words)

	Digital Audio Video - DVD Reviews - The Mark of Zorro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Numerous other Zorro films followed, even TV and other forms of entertainment, but too many The Mark of Zorro is the quintessential Zorro and all other are just poor imitations.
		The film is one of the best Zorro films to have ever been made and is truly a classic if there ever was one.
		It is great that Fox has given the film a DVD release so support their efforts by adding this classic film to your collection.
	www.docdvd.com /index.php?module=reviews_show&category=dvd&reviewID=12502 (520 words)

	The DVD Journal \| Quick Reviews: The Mark of Zorro: Special Edition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Zorro is one of those great studio films that's meant to be a confection of escapist entertainment, and as such it's as gripping today as it was upon release.
		Power is great both as the suave Zorro and in his foppish disguise, Rathbone exude the smarminess that has always made him one of the great villains, and Darnell is convincing as the love interest.
		Besides that, the previous commentary by film critic Richard Schickel can be found on both sides of the disc, while side B offers the A&E Biography episode "Tyrone Power: The Last Idol" (44 min.) as well as trailers for other films in the Fox Studio Classics line.
	www.dvdjournal.com /quickreviews/m/markofzorro_se.q.shtml (382 words)

	Foster on Film - The Mark of Zorro
		Foster on Film - The Mark of Zorro
		Later, I can wonder how Zorro happens to be drinking with the banker at the proper time, and why the soldiers can't shoot into a river, but not while I watch.
		Yes, sixty years have left their marks, with occasional blurs and lines, and it didn't receive the kind of restoration that The Adventures of Robin Hood did, but any complaints are just to be complete.
	www.fosteronfilm.com /important/zorro.htm (828 words)

	DVD.net : The Mark of Zorro - DVD Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		This is a film firmly ensconced in the time it was made and the era’s working conditions of Hollywood.
		It’s also very swashbuckling itself and does suit both the film and the period it was made, but not necessarily the period the film is set in.
		Zorro has restored these to their rightful place and left us cheering for him as a crowd, but still without extras.
	www.dvd.net.au /review.cgi?review_id=4150 (956 words)

	Foster on Film - Swashbucklers
		Unlike Film Noir, which had to wait till the mood was right and the techniques were developed to come into existence, Swashbucklers were ready to go as soon as there was film.
		Yet another film based on a novel by Rafael Sabatini, it is notable for its vibrant cinematography, but little else.
		A satire on the business world (particularly as things were in the '80s), it follows a group of older, abused accountants as they take over their company and become pirates.
	www.fosteronfilm.com /important/swash.htm (1541 words)

	dOc DVD Review: The Mark of Zorro: SE (1940)
		Still, The Mark of Zorro is Power's show all the way, and though he went on to play many other notable roles, he never quite duplicated the energy and unbridled joy he displays here.
		But while that film ends tragically, The Mark of Zorro is pure fun, the type of entertainment that coined the phrase "Saturday matinee." With a wink and a nod, a swipe of the sword, bright dialogue, and flashy stunts, Zorro will delight movie-lovers of all ages.
		A special edition in name only, The Mark of Zorro only adds a colorized transfer to the original Studio Classics disc, and, despite a stellar effort, that aspect alone is no reason to upgrade.
	www.digitallyobsessed.com /showreview.php3?ID=8026 (1675 words)

	Mark of Zorro
		This film is a romantic adventure set in historical Old California about a hero's dual identity, first as a timid aristocrat, but emerging as Zorro to help the peasants, Indians, caballeros fight the corrupt tyranny of Mexican officials.
		He had made 29 films since 1915 and was wealthy at the age of 44, but his manager Dennis O'Brien warned him that he was losing the growing middle-class audience that wanted more elaborate films and satisfying characters.
		The Curse of Capistrano, was the novel on which the 1920 film Mark of Zorro was based, serialized in All-Story Weekly in 1919.
	history.sandiego.edu /gen/filmnotes/markofzorro.html (519 words)

	THE MARK OF ZORRO at HOLLYWOOD TEEN MOVIES
		"The Mark of Zorro" is a highly entertaining Zorro adventure, considered by many to be the definitive version of the masked rider.
		Both Tyrone Power as Zorro and Basil Rathbone as the villainous Captain Esteban Pasquale were accomplished swordsmen and their final dual is nothing short of breathtaking.
		Disguised as Zorro - a masked Robin Hood-like swashbuckler - the young Spaniard menaces the local authorities to the delight of all the peasants.
	www.hollywoodteenmovies.com /TheMarkofZorro.html (393 words)

	Duncan Regehr
		Ironically he was chosen to play Errol Flynn(the man that 20th Century-Fox had originally wanted to play Zorro in the definitive 1940 version of "The Mark Of Zorro") in the CBS mini-series "My Wicked, Wicked Ways".
		His feature film credits include the portrayal of Dracula in "Monster Squad", and the title role in Disney's "Earthstar Voyager".
		Regehr was very familiar with fencing, but nevertheless had to undergo hours of rigorous training in order to execute the intricate swashbuckling moves for the cameras.
	members.tripod.com /~zorro23/regehr.html (250 words)

	The Mark Of Zorro: Studio Classics DVD Review
		As a part of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment’s “Studio Classics” collection of films on DVD, “The Mark Of Zorro” is presented in a (1.33:1) aspect ratio to preserve the manner in which the film was exhibited theatrically as close as possible for home video users.
		There is even an outtake from “The Mark Of Zorro” shown in the “Biography” special where as “Zorro” Power slashed the trademark “Z” into the stagecoach seat and then jokes about it possibly referring to Zanuck.
		He died in his mid 40s while filming “Solomon And Sheba” and months after his death the son he hoped for to carry on his family name was born.
	www.genreonline.net /Mark_Zorro_DVD.html (940 words)

	"Zorro" - the 1920 blockbuster hit!
		Based on a 1919 serial in All-Story Weekly, a pulp fiction magazine, The Mark of Zorro is regarded as the true grandfather of the action hero genre.
		Piano accompaniment is provided by Mike Schiffer who accompanied his first silent film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari at Kenyon College in the late 1940's for the opening show of a fellow student's new film society.
		Admission to The Mark of Zorro is free and open to the public.
	www.albany.edu /main/features/2003/10-03/zorro/zorro.htm (297 words)

	The Mark Of Zorro: Studio Classics (1940)
		We learn that Vega and Zorro are one and the same, but no one else is aware of this fact.
		The Mark of Zorro appears in an aspect ratio of 1.33:1 on this single-sided, double-layered DVD; due to those dimensions, the image has not been enhanced for 16X9 televisions.
		The stereo Zorro wasn’t a mess like some of the studio’s other remixes, but it seemed pointless and not as good as the original track.
	www.dvdmg.com /markofzorro.shtml (2040 words)

	The Mark of Zorro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Adopting the manner of a harmless fop to bewilder his would-be enemies, he crusades for justice in private as the masked hero Zorro: the fox.
		The film is often too close to Robin Hood for comfort though, and a certain amount of the flavour of ethnic Zorro is absent.
		The character actually abandons his familiar all-fl garb before the climax, and fights the final battles as a generic swashbuckling hero, which is a curious point of interest.
	homepage.eircom.net /~obrienh/mzo.htm (299 words)

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		Assuming the persona of an effeminate fop while secretly masquerading as Zorro, a masked bandit who robs the wealthy and gives to the poor, Diego attempts to restore justice.
		His true identity known only to his faithful servant Bernardo, Zorro outwits his enemies, wins over the soldiers to his case, forces the governor to abdicate and wins the affections of Lolita, a lovely aristocrat who is delighted to discover that her foppish fiancé Diego, whom she scorns, is actually a dashing hero.
		Some scenes in the film were shot in the San Fernando Valley in CA, where a set representing Los Angeles during the period of 1840 was built.
	www.afi.com /members/catalog/DetailView.aspx?s=1&Movie=2078 (255 words)

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		He is, of course, the dashing, swashbuckling hero of 1940s adventure films from 20th Century Fox.
		The character Zorro (which is Spanish for 'fox') was introduced in the novel "The Curse of Capistrano", by Johnston McCulley.
		We won't discuss George Hamilton's 'gay' Zorro, or the Disney and Family Channel series that were targeted to pre-teenagers.
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