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What do women want? Don Juan is aging. He's arrived secretly in Seville after a 20 year absence. His wife Dolores, whom he hasn't lived with in five years, still loves him. He refuses to see her; he fears the life of a husband. She has bought his debts and will remand him to jail for two years if he won't come to her. Meanwhile, an impostor is climbing the balconies of Seville claiming to be Don Juan.
In 17th century Spain, a legendary Don Juan, now elderly and weary of his reputation, decides to retire from his romantic conquests. However, his plans are disrupted when he realizes his illegitimate son, Mateo, has inherited his womanizing ways and is about to embark on a dangerous path. Don Juan must intervene to protect his son from repeating his own mistakes.
The film was met with mixed reviews upon its release. While Douglas Fairbanks's performance and the film's ambition were noted, critics found the story to be somewhat dated and less successful than his earlier swashbuckling adventures. Audiences were also divided, with some appreciating the change in pace and others missing his more heroic roles.
Praiseworthy effort to showcase Douglas Fairbanks in a different type of role.
Some critics found the film to be a departure from Fairbanks's usual adventurous spirit.
The storyline was considered by some to be less engaging than expected for a historical drama.
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This film marked Douglas Fairbanks's last starring role, and he retired from filmmaking shortly after its release.
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Douglas Fairbanks' last film is hardly a triumph, but it is still quite an enjoyable tale that takes a slightly quirkier take on the life of the famous Lothario. A man in middle age, he still has success with the ladies - but his doctor is ...