Eagle, The (1925, Rudolph Valentino)
This romantic story of Czarist Russia was adapted from a story by Alexander Pushin. A young Cossack officer becomes the object of the amorous Czarina's affections. He is banished when he rejects her, and becomes the dashing Robin Hood-like bandit: The Eagle. Charmingly acted. Louise Dresser is a stand out as Czarina. One of Valentino's best films
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