Wilfred of Ivanhoe (played by King Baggot), son of Sir Cedric (played by Wallace Bosco), returns to England from the Crusades in the Holy Land. As Ivanhoe, disguised, discovers that his beloved Lady Rowena (played by Evelyn Hope) has remained faithful, two weary travelers, Isaac of York (played by Herbert Brenon) and his pretty daughter Rebecca (played by Leah Baird), are admitted to Sir Cedric's castle, but after the knights learn that Isaac has money they abduct the visitors to the Norman stronghold of Torquilstone Castle.
Practical Effects
Actual castles, real horses, zero CGI—1913 went HARD.
Costume
Chainmail and velvet that probably weighed 40 pounds.
Acting
King Baggot's smolder could melt actual armor.
Director
Herbert Brenon
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Herbert Brenon also played Isaac of York—he cast himself as the moneybags dad.
This was one of dozens of Ivanhoe adaptations; Scott's novel was basically the Marvel Cinematic Universe of the 1800s.
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