El Dorado (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1921, El Dorado is a drama film directed by Marcel L'Herbier, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. In Granada in Spain, Sibilla works as a dancer in a squalid cabaret called El Dorado, struggling to earn enough to care for her sick child. The boy's father Estiria, a prominent citizen, refuses them both help and recognition, fearful of jeopardising the engagement of his adult daughter Iliana to a wealthy nobleman. Iliana however slips away from her engagement party to meet her real lover Hedwick, a Swedish painter. Sibilla, in desperation after a further rejection by Estiria, sees an opportunity to blackmail him by locking the lovers overnight in their meeting-place in the Alhambra.
Who’s in it. El Dorado stars Ève Francis as Sibilla, Jaque Catelain as Hedwick, Marcelle Pradot as Iliana and Philippe Hériat as Joao, le bouffon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, El Dorado has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Dorado page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Dorado tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Dorado (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El Dorado change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El Dorado worth watching?
- El Dorado holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El Dorado?
- El Dorado stars Ève Francis, Jaque Catelain, Marcelle Pradot, Philippe Hériat and Claire Prélia.
- When was El Dorado released?
- El Dorado was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.