The Black Pirate (1926) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Black Pirate (1926) — A nobleman vows to avenge the death of his father by the hands of pirates. Streaming on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MG...
The Black Pirate (1926) 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.
Full Cast & Crew
- 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
- E.J. Ratcliffe as The Governor
- Nino Cochise as Pirate (uncredited)
- Barry Norton as Youth (uncredited)
- Mary Pickford as Princess Isobel in Final Embrace - Cameo Appearance (uncredited)
Why Watch The Black Pirate?
The Vibe: The Black Pirate is a captivating and well-crafted adventure movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1926. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.7/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with adventure-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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