[2] The film had a sequel, The Iron Mask (1929), also starring Fairbanks as d'Artagnan and DeBrulier as Cardinal Richelieu.

In the royal court of France, Cardinal Richelieu vies for influence over King Louis XIII.

The Three Musketeers and d'Artagnan cause trouble around Paris and frequently fight with Cardinal Richelieu's guardsmen.

Cardinal Richelieu forges a letter from Anne to the Duke of Buckingham inviting him to Paris.

His left-handed handspring balanced on a short dagger during one of the fight scenes is the most well-known from the picture, and is generally considered the most difficult of his career.

"[4] In April 1939, Fairbanks donated his entire film collection to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), including both a 35mm nitrate negative and a tinted positive print.