The Black Pirate
"The Love Story of a Bold Buccaneer"
Originally released in 1926. The Black Pirate is a adventure/drama film. directed by Albert Parker.
Starring Douglas Fairbanks, Billie Dove, and Anders Randolf
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 1926
99 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (55 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Douglas Fairbanks
as The Duke of Arnoldo / The Black Pirate
Billie Dove
as Princess Isobel
Anders Randolf
as Pirate Captain
Donald Crisp
as MacTavish
Tempe Pigott
as Duenna (as Tempe Pigett)
Sam De Grasse
as Pirate Lieutenant
Charles Stevens
as Powder Man
John Wallace
as Peg-Leg Pirate
Fred Becker
as Pirate
Charles Belcher
as Chief Passenger - Nobleman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,300,000
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Elton Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Pirate about?
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 thing...
Who directed The Black Pirate?
The Black Pirate was directed by Albert Parker.
How long is The Black Pirate?
The Black Pirate has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Black Pirate released?
The Black Pirate was released on March 8, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Black Pirate?
The main cast of The Black Pirate includes Douglas Fairbanks, Billie Dove, Anders Randolf, Donald Crisp, Tempe Pigott.