Two Lovers

"Every Emotion Thrillingly Yours in This Their Final Picture Together!"

1928 1h 38m EN

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7.2

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★9.0TMDB · 1★7.2IMDB · 41

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Synopsis

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Set during the 16th-century Spanish occupation of Flanders, the story concentrates on the fiercely patriotic Mark Van Ryke (Colman). Donning the guise of "Leatherface," a swashbuckling masked avenger, Van Ryke performs his derring-do on behalf of the Prince of Orange (Nigel de Brulier). Naturally, Van Ruke considers beautiful Spanish aristocrat Donna Leonora de Vargas (Vilma Banky) to be a bitter enemy, and the feeling is mutual. To no one's surprise, however, Van Ryke and Donna Leonara eventually fall in love (hence the title). The pulse-pounding climax finds Van Ryke riding hell-for-leather through a rainstorm to warn the Flemish troops about the Spaniards' plans to burn the city of Ghent to the ground. Two Lovers was based on Madame Orczy's novel Leatherface, and adapted for the screen by Alice Duer Miller.

“Every Emotion Thrillingly Yours in This Their Final Picture Together!”

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Cast

Ronald Colman
Mark van Rycke
Vilma Banky
Donna Leonora de Vargas
Noah Beery
The Duke of Azar
Nigel De Brulier
The Prince of Orange
Virginia Bradford
Grete
Paul Lukas
Don Ramon de Linea
Fred Esmelton
Meinherr Van Rycke, the Bailiff of Ghent
Lydia Yeamans Titus
Innkeeper's Wife

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Fred Niblo
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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98 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Fred Niblo, shot by George Barnes. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Viola Lawrence shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ronald Colman and Vilma Banky and Noah Beery carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Every Emotion Thrillingly Yours in This Their Final Picture Together!".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0019501 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Fred Niblo directs. George Barnes behind the camera. Viola Lawrence cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America.

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198 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Fred Niblo, shot by George Barnes. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Viola Lawrence shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Ronald Colman and Vilma Banky and Noah Beery carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Every Emotion Thrillingly Yours in This Their Final Picture Together!".
7IMDB entry: tt0019501 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.