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Ivanhoe
Wilfred of Ivanhoe (played by King Baggot), son of Sir Cedric (played by Wallace Bosco), returns to England from the Crusades in the Holy Land. As Ivanhoe, disguised, discovers that his beloved Lady Rowena (played by Evelyn Hope) has remained faithful, two weary travelers, Isaac of York (played by Herbert Brenon) and his pretty daughter Rebecca (played by Leah Baird), are admitted to Sir Cedric's castle, but after the knights learn that Isaac has money they abduct the visitors to the Norman stronghold of Torquilstone Castle.
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Plot Summary
Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a Saxon knight, returns from the Crusades to find England under Norman rule and his father disinherited. He must overcome treachery and prejudice to regain his family's honor and aid the deposed King Richard the Lionheart. Ivanhoe navigates political intrigue and participates in jousting tournaments to prove his worth and win the hand of his beloved, Lady Rowena.
Critical Reception
As one of the earliest cinematic adaptations of Sir Walter Scott's classic novel, 'Ivanhoe' (1913) was a significant achievement in silent filmmaking. While specific contemporary reviews are scarce, its ambition in historical costuming and epic scope for the era was likely well-received by audiences, paving the way for future literary adaptations. Its success is notable for being a successful early epic.
What Reviewers Say
An ambitious early adaptation of a beloved novel.
Showcases impressive production values for its time.
A significant silent film epic that captured the spirit of adventure.
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Fun Fact
This 1913 silent film version of 'Ivanhoe' was one of the first major cinematic adaptations of Sir Walter Scott's renowned 1819 novel, predating many more famous iterations.
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