The Mark of Zorro (1920)

In early 19th-century Spanish California, a seemingly inept nobleman hides his true identity as a masked avenger. Under the guise of a foppish aristocrat, he becomes a mysterious champion for the oppressed, striking fear into the corrupt and cruel with his signature mark. As he battles an unscrupulous governor and his ruthless henchmen, the hero's dual life complicates his pursuit of a beautiful damsel.