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Podcast: Drive-In Double Feature Podcast
Episode: The Mark of Zorro (1940) - Drive-In Double Feature Episode 440
Description: Nathan and Ryan don their masks and capes to talk about The Mark of Zorro (1940), the definitive cinematic version of the legendary masked avenger. Starring Tyrone Power in one of classic Hollywood’s most iconic dual performances, the film blends romance, humor, and razor-sharp swordplay into a near-perfect swashbuckler. The hosts discuss Rouben Mamoulian’s energetic direction, Basil Rathbone’s unforgettable villain turn (and fencing skills), and why this film remains the gold standard for heroic adventure nearly a century later.