Review of The Mark of Zorro (1940) by Orlok W — 11 Sep 2012
Classic!
Yrone Power plays it to the hilt, and is especially good in his alter ego of the effeminate fop, Don Diego. He may not be quite as acrobatic as Fairbanks was in the original silent version but it doesn't detract from the performance. And Power was a fencer, so his sword fighting scenes certainly rang true. Put him with that elegant gentleman, Basil Rathbone, also an excellent swordsman, and you get one of the best sword fights in film history. Rathbone is the other shining star of this film. He oozes evil and was the master of the condescending sneer.
This review of The Mark of Zorro (1940) was written by Orlok W on 11 Sep 2012.
The Mark of Zorro has generally received positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
Yes
No
