The Eagle (1925): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1925, The Eagle is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 73 minutes. “There is action without pause - romance that stirs the senses - mystery that baffles - over all a love theme that sweeps the heart” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Vladimir Dubrouvsky, a lieutenant in the Russian army, catches the eye of Czarina Catherine II. He spurns her advances and flees, and she puts out a warrant for his arrest, dead or alive. Vladimir learns that his father's lands have been taken by the evil Kyrilla Troekouroff, and his father dies. He dons a black mask, and becomes the outlaw The Black Eagle. He enters the Troekouroff household disguised as a French instructor for Kyrilla's daughter Mascha. He is after vengeance, but instead falls in love with Mascha.

Who’s in it. The Eagle stars Rudolph Valentino as Lt. Vladimir Dubrovsky / The Black Eagle / Marcel Le Blanc, Vilma Banky as Mascha Troekouroff, Louise Dresser as The Czarina, Catherine II and Albert Conti as Kuschka, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Eagle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $323.2K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eagle page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Eagle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.