Before there was Errol Flynn leading the charge in high-spirited adventures, there was Douglas Fairbanks, who not only created the mold from which numerous other stars have been remaking but pushed the form to its limits with practical effects and elaborate stunt work. Fairbanks was plainly handsome, but the real reason he is so infinitely watchable, exciting and an enduring artist in cinema was h... read more
Description:A certain pirate of the Spanish Main makes a practice of blowing up with all hands the ships he has looted. By a fluke, one man and his dying father survive such a disaster. Swearing vengeance, the son joins the pirates; soon, "the black pirate" swashbuckles his way into their black hearts, capturing a merchantman singlehandA certain pirate of the Spanish Main makes a practice of blowing up with all hands the ships he has looted. By a fluke, one man and his dying father survive such a disaster. Swearing vengeance, the son joins the pirates; soon, "the black pirate" swashbuckles his way into their black hearts, capturing a merchantman singlehanded. Can he now save the life of lovely Isobel? Can he, opposed by a treacherous rival, rise to lead the pirates and thereby deliver them to justice?... (more)(less)
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The UPS: great hero in the main role called Douglas Fairbanks, glorious colours, fencing duels, beautiful damsel in distress, angry parotts and treasures to plunder what is not to love.
The downs: Not much really. I like this a lot. "
“Before there was Errol Flynn leading the charge in high-spirited adventures, there was Douglas Fairbanks, who not only created the mold from which numerous other stars have been remaking but pushed the form to its limits with practical effects and elaborate stunt work. Fairbanks was plainly handsome, but the real reason he is so infinitely watchable, exciting and an enduring artist in cinema was how he did death-defying stunts with a cheerful smile and a rogue sense of adventure. He may be a great big ham, but his exuberance and ease prove that sometimes screen acting is more than being able to read lines and convey deeper emotions.
If there are faults with The Black Pirate, and there are many within the narrative, none of them reflect back on the star who pushed for Technicolor ” read more
"I'm surprise by the low rating on this movie since I really enjoy it. The movie was very fun to watch and it's not even dated at all. I think any generation can watch it and enjoy it. "
"19.7.2009, DVD
Veikeää ympäriinsäloikkimista loistavalla Fairbanksilla (ensimmäinen katsomani sellainen), hyvällä scorella sekä paikoin huikeilla stunteilla, jotka Douglas kuulemma itse teki. Lavastus on komean näköistä ja onhan tää noin teknisesti muutenkin ihan huippuluokkaa, technicolorväristystä myöten (joka muuten on yllättävän rikkaan näköistä, kun ajattelee esim. seitsemän vuotta myöhemmin ilmestynyttä Mystery of the Wax Museumia, jonka värit tuppasi välillä m"
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