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A king is kidnapped and a look-alike Englishman is recruited to fill in for him. Of all tales of gallantry and romance, few are as durable as Andrew Hope's beloved swashbuckler. There are at least seven screen versions, including this 1922 adaptation featuring some of the era's most lumino...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: O'Hara, Mary (Author, Screenwriter), Hope, Anthony, 1863-1933 (Author)
Corporate Authors: Warner Home Video (Firm), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Other Authors: Ingram, Rex, 1892-1950 (Director), Novarro, Ramon, 1899-1968 (Actor), Stone, Lewis, 1879-1953 (Actor), Terry, Alice, 1899-1987 (Actor), La Marr, Barbara, 1896-1926 (Actor)
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, 2010.
Series:Archive collection.
Subjects:
Lookalikes > Drama.
Kings and rulers > Drama.
Swordsmen > Drama.
Man-woman relationships > Drama.
Feature films.
Swashbuckler films.
Silent films.
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Summary:A king is kidnapped and a look-alike Englishman is recruited to fill in for him. Of all tales of gallantry and romance, few are as durable as Andrew Hope's beloved swashbuckler. There are at least seven screen versions, including this 1922 adaptation featuring some of the era's most luminous players.
Item Description:Silent film with original music score.
Title from container.
Based on the novel by Anthony Hope.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1922.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (113 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD, full-screen; aspect ratio: 4x3 (1.33:1), Dolby digital, stereo.
Production Credits:Cinematography, John F. Seitz; editor, Grant Whytock.