The Eagle

Title: The Eagle Summary: 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. Directed by: Clarence Brown Actors: Rudolph Valentino, Vilma Bánky, Louise Dresser Production Company: Art Finance Corporation Release Date: 8 November 1925 (USA) Aspect Ratio: 1.33 : 1 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.