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The Black Pirate
“The Love Story of a Bold Buccaneer”
6.7 / 10• 1926• 1h 34m•NR• English
AdventureDramaAction
Storyline
A nobleman vows to avenge the death of his father by the hands of pirates. To this end, he infiltrates the pirate band; Acting in character, he single-handedly captures a merchant vessel, but things are complicated when he finds that there is a beautiful young woman of royal blood aboard.
Cast & Crew
Douglas Fairbanks
The Duke of Arnoldo / The Black Pirate
Lead
Billie Dove
Princess Isobel
Anders Randolf
Pirate Captain
Donald Crisp
MacTavish
Tempe Pigott
Duenna (as Tempe Pigett)
Sam De Grasse
Pirate Lieutenant
Charles Stevens
Powder Man
JW
John Wallace
Peg-Leg Pirate
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Albert Parker's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Black Pirate is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
