The Adventurer

A brisk silent-era swashbuckler that plays like a lively costume melodrama, easy to follow and charmingly theatrical.

Directed by

J. Gordon Edwards

Genres

Adventure, Drama, History

Starring

William Farnum, Estelle Taylor, Paul Cazeneuve

Overview

Don Caesar de Bazan, a reckless nobleman, falls for Maritana, a gypsy dancing girl. When Maritana is insulted by a drunk, Don Caesar wins her love by coming to her rescue. The two go to Madrid, where the girl is summoned to dance before the Queen. Maritana also attracts the attention of King Charles. Don Jose, the prime minister, who secretly loves the Queen, plots to get Maritana for the King. To do this, he schemes to have Maritana marry a nobleman so she can enter the King's court.

How it feels

Romantic, earnest, campy and light. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Love, class, power, betrayal

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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