The Eagle

1925
Unrated
1h 13m

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A wanted Russian lieutenant becomes a masked vigilante seeking vengeance upon the man who stole his family's land, only to fall for his charming daughter.A wanted Russian lieutenant becomes a masked vigilante seeking vengeance upon the man who stole his family's land, only to fall for his charming daughter.A wanted Russian lieutenant becomes a masked vigilante seeking vengeance upon the man who stole his family's land, only to fall for his charming daughter.

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6.6/10

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Rudolph Valentino

Vladimir Dubrovsky

Vilma Bánky

Mascha Troekouroff
(as Vilma Banky)

Louise Dresser

The Czarina

Albert Conti

Kuschka

James A. Marcus

Kyrilla Troekouroff
(as James Marcus)

George Nichols

Judge

Carrie Clark Ward

Aunt Aurelia

Spottiswoode Aitken

Dubrovsky's Father
(uncredited)

Agostino Borgato

Priest
(uncredited)

Mario Carillo

Marcel Le Blanc - French Tutor
(uncredited)

Gary Cooper

Masked Cossack
(uncredited)

Jean De Briac

Minor Role
(uncredited)

Otto Hoffman

Man Whose Purse is Stolen
(uncredited)

Eric Mayne

Official Asking for Signature
(uncredited)

Russell Simpson

The Eagle's Lieutenant
(uncredited)
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Mack Swain

Innkeeper
(uncredited)

Gustav von Seyffertitz

Court Servant at Dinner
(uncredited)

Director
- Clarence Brown
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Trivia
The film was originally titled "The Black Eagle", but was changed when it was discovered that Douglas Fairbanks was producing the similarly-titled The Black Pirate (1926).

Goofs
The story is set during the reign of Catherine the Great, who died in 1796, but the clothing styles are much closer to those worn in the early 19th century. And at one point Vladimir lights a candle with a friction match, which weren't invented until 1826.

Quotes
Vladimir Dubrovsky: Haven't we met before?
Mascha Troekouroff: I think not. I don't associate with masked men as a rule.

Alternate versions
Killiam Shows, Inc. copyrighted a restored, tinted and scored version in 1971, currently available on video with running time of 72 minutes. The restoration was done by Karl Malkames and the theater organ score was by Lee Irwin.

Connections
Featured in The Beverly Hillbillies: Jed Rescues Pearl (1963)

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7/10

Puskin meets Valentino meets Zorro/Robin Hood

Enjoyable adaptation of Russian novel for American screen with well-polished Rudolf Valentino as the former Czarist officer who extracts revenge as the "Black Eagle" against the landowner who cheated his father. Valentino performs macho acts and is not cast only as a ladies man. Excellent directing by Clarence Brown, good re-writing to fit an American audience, some tricky camera shots, and wonderful sets add to the enjoyment of this very good film. Vilma Banky sizzles as the beautiful romantic interest that makes the erstwhile thief select love over vengeance. This is the next to the last time that we see Valentino. Gary Cooper (uncredited) appears as one of the masked cossacks -- you will never find him. Recommended.