Dicky Maloney, an Irish newcomer to a Central American town, wins the hearts of the people and the love of Pasa Ortiz with his charm and daring deeds against the army. He finally reveals himself as the son of a deposed president, successfully leads a revolution, and becomes president himself.
To witness Fortune's Mask in the modern era is to step into a time capsule of early 20th-century geopolitical fascination, filtered through the whimsical, often ironic lens of O. Henry. This 1922 Vitagraph production, directed by Robert Ensminger and adapted by C. Graham Baker, serves as a poignant reminder of the e...
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" To witness Fortune's Mask in the modern era is to step into a time capsule of early 20th-century geopolitical fascination, filtered through the whimsical, often ironic lens of O. Henry. This 1922 Vitagraph production, directed by Robert Ensminger and adapted by C. Graham Baker, serves as a poignant reminder of the era's obsession with the "Banana Republic"—a term coined by O. Henry himself. The film isn't merely a swashbuckling adventure; it is a nuanced exploration of identity, legacy, and t..."
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