The Eagle
"There is action without pause - romance that stirs the senses - mystery that baffles - over all a love theme that sweeps the heart"
Originally released in 1925. The Eagle is a adventure/romance film. directed by Clarence Brown. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rudolph Valentino, Vilma Banky, and Louise Dresser
Synopsis
Vladimir Dubrouvsky, a lieutenant in the Russian army, catches the eye of Czarina Catherine II. He spurns her advances and flees, and she puts out a warrant for his arrest, dead or alive. Vladimir learns that his father's lands have been taken by the evil Kyrilla Troekouroff, and his father dies. He dons a black mask, and becomes the outlaw The Black Eagle. He enters the Troekouroff household disguised as a French instructor for Kyrilla's daughter Mascha. He is after vengeance, but instead falls in love with Mascha.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 8, 1925
100 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (53 votes)
Box Office
$323.2K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rudolph Valentino
as Lt. Vladimir Dubrovsky / The Black Eagle / Marcel Le Blanc
Vilma Banky
as 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
as Court Servant at Dinner (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $323,150
Production Companies
- Art Finance Corporation
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Eagle about?
Vladimir Dubrouvsky, a lieutenant in the Russian army, catches the eye of Czarina Catherine II. He spurns her advances and flees, and she puts out a warrant for his arrest, dead or alive. Vladimir ...
Who directed The Eagle?
The Eagle was directed by Clarence Brown.
How long is The Eagle?
The Eagle has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was The Eagle released?
The Eagle was released on November 8, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Eagle?
The main cast of The Eagle includes Rudolph Valentino, Vilma Banky, Louise Dresser, Albert Conti, James A. Marcus.