Fresh
This is a satisfying picture in which Mr. Brown introduces some interesting touches.
Mordaunt Hall, New York Times
The Eagle
There is action without pause - romance that stirs the senses - mystery that baffles - over all a love theme that sweeps the heart
1925 · 1h 13m · UNRATED
Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Directed by
Clarence Brown
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The Eagle
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Clarence Brown Director
- Rudolph Valentino as Lt. Vladimir Dubrovsky / The Black Eagle / Marcel Le Blanc
- Vilma Banky as Miss Mascha Troekouroff
- Louise Dresser as The Czarina, Catherine II
- Albert Conti as Kuschka
- James A. Marcus as Kyrilla Troekouroff
- George Nichols as Judge
- Carrie Clark Ward as Aunt Aurelia
- Spottiswoode Aitken as Dubrovsky's Father (uncredited)
- Agostino Borgato as Priest (uncredited)
- Gustav von Seyffertitz Cast
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