Zorro has become such an iconic character in society that everyone across the world recognizes the swashbuckling hero and the symbol he leaves behind. And although Zorro had quite a career in both film and literature, it probably wasn’t until the 1940-filmed version of the Zorro legend, The Mark of Zorro, which brought the heroic character into the mainstream. Told in the tradition of the adventure serials once shown in theatres, The Mark of Zorro is the utmost classic telling of the Zorro legend and considered by many to be the best Zorro film ever made. Tyrone Power stars as the charismatic title character in this swashbuckling adventure, which many believe to be the best Zorro ever on film. Now this classic adventure has made its way to DVD so that the adventure may live on in the hearts of fans old and new.

The DVD contains the film in practically the same format it was seen originally in theatres. Scratches and grain still remain on the inconsistent print, while the stereo soundtrack that is not even digital is as impressive as a stereo soundtrack could get, which is nothing to get excited about. Frankly a film of this caliber should have had some restoration done. There are some features available on the disc but they are as well nothing to get excited about. The only high point is the A&E Biography on Tyrone Power which is pretty interesting. There is a commentary from film critic and historian Rickard Schickel, who reiterates almost every scene you watch as he speaks a dry, dull commentary throughout the film. You also get trailers for other classic films from the same studio, yet strangely enough not one for the film itself. While it has its moments, these features for the most part are quite disappointing, as well as the transfer.