The Black Swan(1942)
“Seas ablaze...with black villainy, with fiery romance, with breathless deeds of daring...in the roaring era of love, gold, and adventure!”
Overview
When notorious pirate Henry Morgan is made governor of Jamaica, he enlists the help of some of his former partners in ridding the Caribbean of buccaneers. When one of them apparently abducts the previous governor's pretty daughter and joins up with the rebels, things are set for a fight.
Director
Henry King
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$6M
Cast
Tyrone Power
as Jamie Waring
Maureen O'Hara
as Lady Margaret Denby
Laird Cregar
as Captain Henry Morgan
Thomas Mitchell
as Tommy Blue
George Sanders
as Captain Billy Leech
Anthony Quinn
as Wogan
George Zucco
as Lord Denby
Edward Ashley
as Roger Ingram (uncredited)
Bonnie Bannon
as Lady in Waiting in the Courtroom (uncredited)
Fortunio Bonanova
as Don Miguel (uncredited)
John Burton
as Captain Blaine (uncredited)
Rita Christiani
as Dancer (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1942
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
Spanish
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Black Swan?▼
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What is The Black Swan about?▼
When notorious pirate Henry Morgan is made governor of Jamaica, he enlists the help of some of his former partners in ridding the Caribbean of buccaneers. When one of them apparently abducts the previous governor's pretty daughter and joins up with the rebels, things are set for a fight.
Who directed The Black Swan?▼
The Black Swan was directed by Henry King and released in 1942. It is a adventure, romance film.
How long is The Black Swan?▼
The Black Swan has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
Who stars in The Black Swan?▼
The cast of The Black Swan includes Tyrone Power as Jamie Waring, Maureen O'Hara as Lady Margaret Denby, Laird Cregar as Captain Henry Morgan, Thomas Mitchell as Tommy Blue, George Sanders as Captain Billy Leech and more.
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