The Black Pirate
Seen it?1926 | 94 min | Adventure, Drama, Action
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans. If you loved The Count of Monte Cristo, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1926: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Albert Parker
- Douglas FairbanksThe Duke of Arnoldo / The Black Pirate
- Billie DovePrincess Isobel
- Anders RandolfPirate Captain
- Donald CrispMacTavish
- Tempe PigottDuenna (as Tempe Pigett)
- Sam De GrassePirate Lieutenant
- Charles StevensPowder Man
- John WallacePeg-Leg Pirate
- Fred BeckerPirate
- Charles BelcherChief Passenger - Nobleman