“Fear not - their wits are as slow as their blades. The weapons you use pierce deep, señorita.” If that quote doesn’t ring any bells, you’ve got to add The Mark of Zorro (1920) to your watch list.

This 1920 silent film was the very first movie adaptation of the iconic character Zorro, and Douglas Fairbanks's portrayal of the masked hero set a benchmark for future swashbuckling action films. It also marked a turning point in Fairbanks' own career, shifting him from comedies to the costume films that he became renowned for and solidifying his status as a leading actor in Hollywood. Not only that, but this was the first screen appearance of Noah Beery Jr., who would go on to have a prolific acting career spanning six decades.