Mark of Zorro, The (1920)

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The Mark of Zorro

Credits
Title:	The Mark of Zorro
Director:	Fred Niblo
Writers:	Douglas Fairbanks; Eugene Miller
Producers:	Douglas Fairbanks
Composer:	William Axt
Cinematography:	William McGann; Harry Thorpe
Production
Production company:	Douglas Fairbanks Pictures
Distributed by:	United Artists
Released:	November 28th, 1920
Rating:	Approved
Running time:	79 min.
Country:	USA
Language:	English
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The Mark of Zorro is an American feature film of the adventure and western genres. It was directed by Fred Niblo with a scenario written by Douglas Fairbanks and Eugene Miller. It was produced by Douglas Fairbanks Pictures and distributed through United Artists. It premiered in New York City, New York on November 28th, 1920. It opened to nationwide release on December 5th, 1920. This is the first film adaptation of the character of Zorro.

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Zorro, also known as Don Diego de la Vega, was created by novelist Johnston McCulley. He first appeared in the serialized story The Curse of Capistrano, which was published in All-Story Magazine in 1919. The character and his exploits have since been adapted in feature films, live-action programs, animated programs, comic books and novels.