The Black Pirate(1926)
“The Love Story of a Bold Buccaneer”
Overview
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.
Director
Albert Parker
Studio
United Artists
Budget
$1M
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
E.J. Ratcliffe
as The Governor
Nino Cochise
as Pirate (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1926
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
No Language
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$1M
Production Companies
United Artists • Elton Corporation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Black Pirate?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Black Pirate (1926).
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 things are complicated when he finds that there is a beautiful young woman of royal blood aboard.
Who directed The Black Pirate?▼
The Black Pirate was directed by Albert Parker and released in 1926. It is a adventure, drama, action film.
How long is The Black Pirate?▼
The Black Pirate has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in The Black Pirate?▼
The cast of The Black Pirate includes 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) and more.
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