Fred Niblo
Film director of 'The Mark of Zorro'
Born
Died
1948
78 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An influential figure in early cinema, this individual started a professional career in theater before transitioning to directing silent films. The work 'The Mark of Zorro' in 1920 garnered significant attention and established a template for later swashbuckler films. In addition to directing, also produced and contributed to screenplays, shaping the narrative style of the time. Contributions to the film industry in the early 20th century laid groundwork for future filmmakers.
Directed 'The Mark of Zorro' (1920)
Produced 'Blood and Sand' (1922)
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