Two Lovers (1928) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1928, Two Lovers is an action, drame, romance and histoire film directed by Fred Niblo, running about 98 minutes. “Every Emotion Thrillingly Yours in This Their Final Picture Together!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Set during the 16th-century Spanish occupation of Flanders, the story concentrates on the fiercely patriotic Mark Van Ryke (Colman). Donning the guise of "Leatherface," a swashbuckling masked avenger, Van Ryke performs his derring-do on behalf of the Prince of Orange (Nigel de Brulier). Naturally, Van Ruke considers beautiful Spanish aristocrat Donna Leonora de Vargas (Vilma Banky) to be a bitter enemy, and the feeling is mutual. To no one's surprise, however, Van Ryke and Donna Leonara eventually fall in love (hence the title). The pulse-pounding climax finds Van Ryke riding hell-for-leather through a rainstorm to warn the Flemish troops about the Spaniards' plans to burn the city of Ghent to the ground. Two Lovers was based on Madame Orczy's novel Leatherface, and adapted for the screen by Alice Duer Miller.

Who’s in it. Two Lovers stars Ronald Colman as Mark van Rycke, Vilma Banky as Donna Leonora de Vargas, Noah Beery as The Duke of Azar and Nigel De Brulier as The Prince of Orange, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two Lovers page.

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