The Eagle
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.
Critics Sentiment
Vladimir falls in love with Mascha while tutoring her
Vladimir struggles between vengeance against Kyrilla and love for Mascha
The film peaks during the romantic courtship scenes but dips when the predictable conflict between revenge and love becomes the focus.
The Eagle maintains strong audience engagement through its opening adventure and character introductions, peaks during the romantic sequences that showcase Valentino and Banky's chemistry, but suffers slightly from formulaic plotting in the final act. Critics consistently praised the performances, production values, and Valentino's charismatic dual role, though some wished for more action and found the ending somewhat predictable.
Full cast
Rudolph Valentino
Lt. Vladimir Dubrovsky / The Black Eagle / Marcel Le Blanc
Vilma Banky
Mascha Troekouroff
Louise Dresser
The Czarina, Catherine II
Albert Conti
Kuschka
James A. Marcus
Kyrilla Troekouroff
George Nichols
Judge
Carrie Clark Ward
Aunt Aurelia
Spottiswoode Aitken
Dubrovsky's Father (uncredited)
Agostino Borgato
Priest (uncredited)
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Court Servant at Dinner (uncredited)
Russell Simpson
The Eagle's Lieutenant / Coach Driver (uncredited)
Otto Hoffman
Man Whose Purse is Stolen (uncredited)
Jean De Briac
Minor Role (uncredited)
Mario Carillo
Marcel Le Blanc - French Tutor (uncredited)
Eric Mayne
Official Asking for Signature (uncredited)
Mack Swain
Innkeeper (uncredited)
Gary Cooper
Masked Cossack (uncredited)
Crew
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