![]() After being arrested right after his return, Marco was freed in 1299. Marco Polo ends writing his book in prison. Many people died during the journey, but Marco and the woman were among the survivors. Marco Polo leaves in a ship from Chang Chow aka Zhangzhou. Khan tells him that once the woman is in Persia, he can return to the land of his birth (13:20-15:27). Khan wants Marco to bring a woman to Persia. Marco wants to leave but Khan wants him to stay and never speak again of leaving (10:59-13:19). A woman sings a song while Marco reflects on things. ![]() Marco Polo hands writings to Khan (5:15-7:05). Marco goes to Kubla Khan in Xanadu (3:10-5:14). Liais in Armenia, priests don't want to leave. 1271 - Marco Polo leaves Venice via ship with cargo for the Orient. Marco, while a prisoner of war in Genoa, tells his tales to a scribe or secretary who writes down his personal story (:43-3:09). At the start of the film, Sir Marco Polo is awakened by two people. "The Book of Marco Polo" serves as a backdrop for the main title. ![]() ![]() Opening titles: Encyclopedia Britannica Films presents Marco Polo's Travels (:05-:42). Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant, explorer, and writer who travelled through Asia along the Silk Road between 12. This black & white educational film tells a highly fictionalized story of the travels of Marco Polo. ![]()
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