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Rudolph Valentino stars as Vladimir Dubrovsky, a young Russian Cossack officer who rejects the Czarina's (Louise Dresser) amorous attention and is promptly branded a deserter in this silent tale of love and revenge. On the eve of his dismissal he learns of his father's ruin--his father had sent a letter pleading for the Czarina'.. Read more

Starring	Rudolph Valentino, Vilma Banky, Louise Dresser, George Nichols
Director	Clarence Brown
Genres	Drama

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- Enjoyable romp in the wake of Robin Hood, the Scarlet Pimpernel and Zorro; the eye-flashing star is somewhere near his best.
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  Fun film ruined by cheesy soundtrack
  
  This film has some fun comedic moments, as well as an enjoyably melodramatic plot and the smoldering romantic scenes you expect from a Valentino flick, but ... read more »
  
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  Fun film ruined by cheesy soundtrack
  
  This film has some fun comedic moments, as well as an enjoyably melodramatic plot and the smoldering romantic scenes you expect from a Valentino flick, but ... read more »
  
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  Valentino deserves his reputation
  
  I wanted to check out one of the films of the legendary Rudolph Valentino, although I didn't really expect to enjoy this. How wrong I was! Brilliantly acted... read more »
  
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  hussars in a time warp - perfectly stylish - authenticity not very accurate
  
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  Silent escapism
  
  If you like silent movies you'll enjoy this Valentino feast - perfect for a Sunday afternoon complete with duvet and box of chocolates.
  
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  Fun film ruined by cheesy soundtrack
  
  This film has some fun comedic moments, as well as an enjoyably melodramatic plot and the smoldering romantic scenes you expect from a Valentino flick, but ... read more »
  
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  hussars in a time warp - perfectly stylish - authenticity not very accurate
  
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  Silent escapism
  
  If you like silent movies you'll enjoy this Valentino feast - perfect for a Sunday afternoon complete with duvet and box of chocolates.
  
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  Valentino deserves his reputation
  
  I wanted to check out one of the films of the legendary Rudolph Valentino, although I didn't really expect to enjoy this. How wrong I was! Brilliantly acted... read more »
  
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- Enjoyable romp in the wake of Robin Hood, the Scarlet Pimpernel and Zorro; the eye-flashing star is somewhere near his best.
- 32566
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
- Clarence Brown was better than most of his contemporaries at handling the kernel of human interest at the heart of... read more on Time Out
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  Rudolph Valentino stars as Vladimir Dubrovsky, a young Russian Cossack officer who rejects the Czarina's (Louise Dresser) amorous attention and is promptly branded a deserter in this silent tale of love and revenge. On the eve of his dismissal he learns of his father's ruin--his father had sent a ...