MOVIES - PIRATES 1950

• Buccaneer's Girl (1950)

• [cartoon] Crusader vs the Pirate [aka Crusader Rabbit vs. the Pirate] (1950) [Crusader Rabbit Episode 2]

• Fortunes of Captain Blood (1950)

• Last of the Buccaneers (1950)

• Leone di Amalfi, Il [aka Lion of Amalfi, The] (1950)

• Pirates of the High Seas (1950) [TV Series – 15 Episodes]

• Treasure Island (1950)

• Tripoli (1950)
• Tyrant of the Sea (1950)

Buccaneer's Girl (1950)

Director: Frederick De Cordova

Writers: Samuel R. Golding (story), Joseph Hoffman, Joe May (story) and Harold Shumate  

Cast: Yvonne De Carlo [Deborah McCoy], Philip Friend [Frederic Baptiste], Robert Douglas [Narbonne], Elsa Lanchester [Mme. Brizar], Andrea King [Arlene Villon], Norman Lloyd [Patout], Jay C. Flippen [Jared Hawkins], Henry Daniell [Captain Duval], Douglass Dumbrille [Captain Martos (as Douglas Dumbrille)], Verna Felton [Dowager], John Qualen [Vegetable Man], Connie Gilchrist [Vegetable Woman], Ben Welden [Tom], Dewey Robinson [Kryl], Peggie Castle [Cleo], Russ Bender [Singer (unconfirmed)], Ernest Anderson [Mme. Brizar's Footman (uncredited)], Nick Borgani [Man in Pub (uncredited)], Chet Brandenburg [Sailor (uncredited)], George Bruggeman [Sailor (uncredited)], Georgia Clancy [Delphine (uncredited)], Harry Cording [Man in Pub (uncredited)], James Dime [Man in Pub (uncredited)], Joel Fluellen [Black Man in Marketplace (uncredited)], Alex Gerry [Gov. Lansdell (uncredited)], Roy Gordon [(uncredited)], Fred Graham [Man in Pub (uncredited)], Chuck Hamilton [Pirate (uncredited)], Al Haskell [Man in Pub (uncredited)], Charles Horvath [Pirate in Prison (uncredited)], George J. Lewis [Sailor (uncredited)], Robert Milasch [Friend (uncredited)], Frank Mills [Sailor Celebrant (uncredited)], Dennis Moore [Captain in Pub (uncredited)], Boyd 'Red' Morgan [Pirate (uncredited)], Jack Perrin [Gentleman Sailor Celebrant (uncredited)], Jack Perry [Pirate (uncredited)], Jack Raymond [Sailor / Barfly (uncredited)], Buddy Roosevelt [Lookout (uncredited)], David Sharpe [Sailor / Barfly (uncredited)], Jack Stoney [Tough Mugger (uncredited)], Brick Sullivan [Pirate (uncredited)], Harry Wilson [Bertram (uncredited)], Eric Wilton [Party Guest (uncredited)]

Storyline: A New Orleans entertainer falls for a pirate who has another identity. Robin Hood-like pirate Baptiste takes only the ships of rich but wicked trader Narbonne. Fun loving Debbie, a passenger from his latest prize, stows away on the pirate ship and falls for the pirate; later, having become a New Orleans entertainer, she meets his alter ego, who's engaged to the governor's daughter. Sea battles and land rescues follow in lighthearted style. [Rod Crawford, IMDb]

[77 min - Action | Adventure | Comedy - English - Color (Technicolor) - 1.37 : 1 - USA - Universal International Pictures (UI)]

Crusader vs the Pirate [aka Crusader Rabbit vs. the Pirate] (1950) [Crusader Rabbit Episode 2]

Director: Alexander Anderson

Cartoon Characters: Crusader Rabbit, Ragland T. Tiger and Dudley Nightshade

Storyline: Crusader Rabbit has the honor of being the first animated program on television, ever. Prior to 1949, cartoons in America were only shown in theaters. After the news reels, children were treated to the infamous Merry Melodies, Disney, and other big studio cartoons. Alex Anderson, a former employee of Terrytoons Studio. The idea behind the characters was to have their personalities and bodies mismatch (a formula later used to develop the comedic moose and squirrel duo, and countless others). Crusader Rabbit was the story of a courageous rabbit and his best friend, Ronald T. "Rags" Tiger. Each week they would go on random adventures in some exotic locations. Crusader vs. the Pirates (Chapters: 16-35), Episode 2: Crusader and Rags find themselves on Dunkin Island where Black Bilge and his pirate crew scheme to steal all the silverware from New York City. [Wikipedia]

[TV Series - 5 min - Animation | Family | Comedy - English - Black and White - USA - Creston Studios, Jay Ward Productions, TV Spots] 

 

 

 

Fortunes of Captain Blood (1950)

Director: Gordon Douglas

Writers: Frank Burt, Michael Hogan, Robert Libott and Rafael Sabatini (novel "Captain Blood")

Cast: Louis Hayward [Capt. Peter Blood], Patricia Medina [Isabelita Sotomayor], George Macready [Marquis de Riconete], Alfonso Bedoya [Carmilio, Prison Overseer], Dona Drake [Pepita Maria Rosados], Lowell Gilmore [George Fairfax], Wilton Graff [Capt. Alvarado], Curt Bois [King Charles II], Lumsden Hare [Tom Mannering], Billy Bevan [Billy Bragg, as William Bevan], Harry Cording [Will Ward], Duke York [Andrew Hardy], Sven Hugo Borg [Swede], Martin Garralaga [Antonio Viamonte], James Fairfax [Nat Russell], Charles Irwin [Smitty], Terry Kilburn [Kenny Jensen], Alberto Morin [Miguel Gonzáles], Nick Volpe [Papa Rosados], Abdullah Abbas [Crew Member (uncredited)], Victor Adamson [Crew Member (uncredited)], David Alpert [Boatswain (uncredited)], Salvador Baguez [Ricardo (uncredited)], Trevor Bardette [Head Prison Guard (uncredited)], David Bond [Lieutenant (uncredited)], Barry Brooks [Secretary (uncredited)], Fred Cavens [Turnkey (uncredited)], Carl Deloro [Sailor (uncredited)], James Dime [Crew Member (uncredited)], Sol Gorss [Guard (uncredited)], Frank Hagney [Guard (uncredited)], Charles Heard [Lieutenant (uncredited)], Al Hill [Seaman (uncredited)], Reed Howes [Guard (uncredited)], James Kirkwood [Physician (uncredited)], Ethan Laidlaw [Crew Member (uncredited)], Art Loeb [Crew Member (uncredited)], Hank Mann [Crew Member (uncredited)], Paul Marion [Lieutenant (uncredited)], Francis McDonald [Sailor (uncredited)], Donald Murphy [Valdez (uncredited)], Ian Murray [Valdez (uncredited)], Nestor Paiva [Spanish Ship Captain (uncredited)], Jack Parker [Guard (uncredited)], Paul Regas [Vincente (uncredited)], Georges Renavent [Count Harrouch (uncredited)], Julian Rivero [Salto (uncredited)], John Rogers [Jonesy - a Pirate (uncredited)], Sam Savitsky [Crew Member (uncredited)], Jerry Schumacher [Crew Member (uncredited)], Earl Spainard [Crew Member (uncredited)], Charles Stevens [Juan Otlas (uncredited)], Richard Talmadge [Crew Member (uncredited)], Blackie Whiteford [Crew Member (uncredited)], Harry Wilson [Crew Member (uncredited)]

Storyline: The film follows the standard story about Captain Blood. An Irishman banished for his treatment on a wounded rebel during the Monmouth Rebellion, Dr. Peter Blood has become a feared buccaneer on the high seas. King Charles II of Spain (Curt Bois) thus calls upon the Marquis de Riconete to capture the evasive Captain Blood and end his attacks upon Spanish ships. Blood is safe until he docks to resupply his crew; while his men are out they are betrayed by their supplier, the slave trader George Fairfax. Once captured, the pirates are tortured by the Marquis to find Blood's whereabouts. Blood then disguises himself as a fruit seller to find and rescue his loyal crew, who have not revealed the location of their beloved captain. During his search he befriends Pepita Rosados (Dona Drake), a beautiful flirt who reveals to Blood that many of Fairfax's slaves are dying. Blood then confronts Fairfax about the deplorable situation, and finds that Fairfax is having troubles with Isabelita Sotomayor (Patricia Medina), the niece of the Marquis. The Marquis then decides to arrest Fairfax for his supposed involvement with Blood, so his troops secretly follow Isabelita to his house. She pleads with Fairfax to alleviate her boredom with the island, offering him money to sail to Spain. After their discussion, the troops enter and a fight ensues. Still disguised as a fruit seller, Blood treats the wounded Fairfax in a nearby tavern and offers to Isabelita a trip to Spain if she convinces her uncle to pardon Fairfax. She agrees, and using his newfound insider information Blood discovers the seal of the Marquis. Unfortunately, he mistakes the forgery and after revealing his mistaken note to the prison guard a battle ensues. Blood and his men escape, however the Marquis is not willing to abandon his search. Isabelita is shocked to discover that her uncle plans to torture the local tavern owner to find the captain, so she reveals his location, thinking he has already set sail. Unfortunately, the incoming tide had prevented his hasty exit, and the Marquis confronts Blood at sea. A fiery battle ensues, with the flaming boat of the Marquis ultimately trying to ram Captain Blood. Luckily, Blood's crew managed to destroy the entire vessel before the deadly flames could reach them. After the pirates ensured their victory, Blood sails away and Isabelita vows to stay on the island and create a new government without slavery. [Wikipedia]

[91 min - Adventure - English - Color - 1.37 : 1 - USA - Columbia Pictures Corporation]

Last of the Buccaneers (1950)

Director: Lew Landers

Writer: Robert E. Kent (original screenplay)

Cast: Paul Henreid [Jean Lafitte], Jack Oakie [Sgt. Dominick], Karin Booth [Belle Summer], Mary Anderson [Swallow], Edgar Barrier [George Mareval], John Dehner [Sgt. Belchue], Harry Cording [Sailor Cragg Brown], Eugene Borden [Capt. Perez], William Bailey [Guard at Ball (uncredited)], George Barrows [Pirate (uncredited)], Stanley Blystone [Pirate (uncredited)], Jack Chefe [Party Guest (uncredited)], Steve Darrell [Col. Andrew Jackson (uncredited)], Sayre Dearing [Ball Guest (uncredited)], Jean Del Val [Sauvinct (uncredited)], Kenne Duncan [Pirate Captain (uncredited)], Ross Elliott [Fanuche - Pirate (uncredited)], Tommy Farrell [René - Pirate (uncredited)], William Fawcett [Mr. Dunwood (uncredited)], Terry Frost [Pirate (uncredited)], Jack George [Gov. Claiborne's Staff Member (uncredited)], Sumner Getchell [Paul DeLorie (uncredited)], Sol Gorss [Swordsman (uncredited)], Chuck Hamilton [Soldier on Horseback (uncredited)], Kenner G. Kemp [Party Guest (uncredited)], Pierce Lyden [Pirate Coletti (uncredited)], Paul Marion [Jose Cabrillo (uncredited)], Maurice Marsac [Pirate Captain (uncredited)], Kermit Maynard [Pirate (uncredited)], Harold Miller [Gov. Claiborne's Staff Member (uncredited)], Manuel París [Señor Melange of Venezuela (uncredited)], Hortense Petra [New Orleans Belle at Ball (uncredited)], George Robotham [Pirate (uncredited)], Ray Spiker [Pirate (uncredited)], Paul Stader [Pirate (uncredited)], Hal Taggart [Party Guest (uncredited)], Chief Thundercloud [Indian Leader on Galveston Island (uncredited)], Pierre Watkin [Gov. Claiborne (uncredited)], Rusty Wescoatt [Col. Parnell (uncredited)], Wally West [Pirate (uncredited)], Blackie Whiteford [Pirate at Cannon (uncredited)], Harry Wilson [Pirate (uncredited)]

Storyline: Swashbuckler about the adventures of pirate Jean Lafitte after he helped save New Orleans from a British invasion during the War of 1812. Pirate Jean LaFitte declares was on Spain and raids Spanish ships under the Venezuelan flag, but never touches American ships. He fights the Indians and eventually establishes Galveston, on the Gulf of Mexico, where he hoards his loot. When one of LaFitte's pirates, unordered, sinks an American ship, he is hanged. Belle Summers intends to find out whether LaFitte was guilty and while she finds the truth, her servant betrays her, and the American Army moves into Galveston, destroying the pirate's headquarters, LaFitte and Belle escape. [Les Adams, IMDb]

[79 min - Action | Adventure | War - English - Color (Technicolor) - 1.37 : 1 - USA - Columbia Pictures Corporation] 

Leone di Amalfi, Il [aka Lion of Amalfi, The] (1950)

Director: Pietro Francisci

Writers: Raul De Sarro (screenplay), Fiorenzo Fiorentini (screenplay), Pietro Francisci (screenplay and story), Giorgio Graziosi (dialogue) and Ugo Quattrocchi (dialogue)

Cast: Vittorio Gassman [Mauro], Milly Vitale [Eleonora], Sergio Fantoni [Ruggero], Carlo Ninchi [Roberto il Guiscardo], Elvi Lissiak [Diana], Achille Majeroni [Dino], Ughetto Bertucci [Luciano], Arnoldo Foà, Ugo Sasso [Attilio], Valerio Tordi [Pietro], Adele Bishop, Cesare Fantoni, Anna Di Lorenzo, Roberto Risso, Franco Silva, Spartaco Conversi, Michele Capezzuoli, Pietro Carini, Antonio Crast, Augusto Di Giovanni, Luciano Di San Biase, Lidia Favolino, Mario Ferrari, Anna Gargano, Augusto Mingione, Arnaldo Piacenti, Afro Poli, Umberto Silvestri, Noemi Zeki

Storyline: The pirate prince. In the eleventh century in southern Italy. The Normans, led by Robert Guiscard, seized by treachery Amalfi kill her prince and those who resist. Later, the prince's son, Mauro, became a man, wants to avenge the death of his father, Amalfi release of Norman yoke and marry the woman he loves. [Wikipedia]

[89 min - Drama - Italian - Black and White - 1.37 : 1 - Italy - Laura Film, Oro Film]

Pirates of the High Seas (1950) [TV Series – 15 Episodes]

Directors: Spencer Gordon Bennet and Thomas Carr

Writers: Joseph F. Poland (written for the screen by), David Mathews (written for the screen by), George H. Plympton (written for the screen by) and Charles R. Condon (written for the screen by)

Cast: Buster Crabbe [Jeff Drake], Lois Hall [Carol Walsh], Tommy Farrell [Kelly Walsh], Gene Roth [Gov. Frederick Whitlock], Tristram Coffin [Walter Castell, as Tris Coffin], Neyle Morrow [Kalana], Stanley Price [Lamar, Whitlock's aide], Hugh Prosser [Roper, Jeff's first mate [Chs.1-2, 5-8]], Symona Boniface [Lotus Lady], William Fawcett [Ben Wharton [Chs.7-9]], Terry Frost [Carter, Patrol 6 Henchman], Lee Roberts [Barker - Phantom Cruiser Henchman [Chs.1-4]], Rusty Wescoatt [Adams - Phantom Cruiser Henchman], Pierce Lyden [Durk - Patrol 6 Henchman], I. Stanford Jolley [Turner - Trader [Ch.1, as Stanford Jolley)], Marshall Reed [Shark Wilson - Phantom Cruiser Captain], John Hart [Jenkins - aka Earl Turner [Ch.1, uncredited)], Charles Horvath [Temple Native Pulling Lever [Ch.7, uncredited)], Knox Manning [Narrator (voice, uncredited)], Charles Quigley [Merkel - Nightclub Manager [Ch.1, uncredited)], John Zaremba [Dr. Schmidt [Ch.10, uncredited)]

Storyline: Adventurer Jeff Drake sails to a Pacific island in aid of Kelly Walsh, an old friend whose freight line is being sabotaged by a ghost ship (such as the classic Flying Dutchman). Drake and Walsh's investigation concerns the search for Walter Castell, an escaped convict who stole 5 million dollars in diamonds at the close of World War II. Several other people, including Walsh's sister, all want to go to the island. Drake and his friends encounter multiple dangers when they are attacked by a gang also looking for the stolen diamonds led by the mysterious 'Admiral'... Chapter titles: 1. Mystery Mission, 2. Attacked by Pirates, 3. Dangerous Depths, 4. Blasted to Atoms, 5. The Missing Mate, 6. Secret of the Ivory Case, 7. Captured by Savages, 8. The Vanishing Music Box, 9. Booby Trap, 10. Savage Snare, 11. Sinister Cavern, 12. Blast from the Depths, 13. Cave In, 14. Secret of the Music Box, 15. Diamonds from the Sea. [Wikipedia]

[260 min (15 episodes) - Action | Crime - English - Black and White - 1.37 : 1 - USA - Columbia Pictures Corporation]

Treasure Island (1950)

Director: Byron Haskin

Writers: Lawrence Edward Watkin (screenplay) and Robert Louis Stevenson (story)

Cast: Bobby Driscoll [Jim Hawkins], Robert Newton [Long John Silver], Basil Sydney [Captain Smollett], Walter Fitzgerald [Squire Trelawney], Denis O'Dea [Dr. Livesy], Finlay Currie [Capt. Billy Bones], Ralph Truman [George Merry], Geoffrey Keen [Israel Hands], Geoffrey Wilkinson [Ben Gunn], John Laurie [Blind Pew], Francis De Wolf [Black Dog], David Davies [Mr. Arrow], John Gregson [Redruth], Andrew Blackett [Gray], William Devlin [Morgan], Howard Douglas [Williams], Harry Locke [Haggott], Sam Kydd [Cady], Stephen Jack [Job], Harold Jamieson [Scully], Diarmuid Kelly [Bolen], Reginald Drummond [Vane], Gordon Mulholland [Durgin], Patrick Troughton [Roach], Jim O'Brady [Wolfe], Chris Adcock [Pike], Tom Lucas [Upson], Leo Phillips [Spotts], Eddie Moran [Bart], Bob Head [Tardy], Ken Buckle [Joyce], Paddy Brannigan [Hunter], Jack Arrow [Norton], Freddy Clark [Bray]

Storyline: In the West Coast of England in 1765, a young boy called Jim Hawkins lives with his mother in a tiny country inn which they run. Captain William Bones, a sickly lodger, gives Hawkins a treasure map after being visited by two pirates, the second of whom gives the captain a note marked with the black spot. That same night Bones is found dead at the inn, and Hawkins shows Squire Trelawney the map. Trelawney recognises the map as belonging to the buccaneer Captain Flint and bankrolls a voyage to discover the pirate's lost treasure. Trelawney hires Captain Smollett and his ship, the Hispaniola, bringing along his friend Dr. Livesey as the ship's doctor and Hawkins as the cabin boy. Before departure Trelawney is taken in by Long John Silver, a one-legged inn-keeper, who agrees to gather a crew. Silver strikes up a friendship with Hawkins, and joins the expedition as the ship's cook. Smollett is concerned about the crew, especially when he reveals to Trelawney that the nature of their journey is common knowledge. At sea Hawkins overhears Silver and the crew's plan to mutiny, discovering that the seamen hired by Silver are Captain Flint's old crew. Jim reveals the treachery to Smollett who asks Hawkins to stay friends with Silver to learn more. Upon reaching Treasure Island, Silver offers to tow the ship to a safer anchorage, using two of the ship's row boats. While the ship is being towed, one of Silver's men, Merry, leads a mutiny on the ship. Smollett, having been forewarned of the plot by Hawkins, is able to hold them off with the few men loyal to him and imprisons the mutineers below decks. Silver cuts the row boats from the Hispaniola and heads for shore with the rest of his men, taking Hawkins as a hostage. Smollett, Trelawney and Livesey go ashore after them, leaving two guards on the ship. On the island, Hawkins escapes and meets Ben Gunn, marooned by Flint five years ago. Gunn shows Hawkins the boat he's built, then leads him to Flint's stockade, where he meets up with Smollett and the others. Meanwhile, Merry escapes, takes the ship and raises the Jolly Roger. Silver returns to the Hispaniola, arms his men with muskets and makes plans to take the stockade. Short of men, Silver attempts to parlay with Smollett, but when he is rebuffed, Silver calls his men to attack. The assault on the stockade fails, but Silver wounds Smollett. Although seemingly protected by the stockade, Smollett surmises that, with the morning tide, Silver could move the Hispaniola into cannon range and level the fort. Hawkins takes Gunn's boat and cuts the Hispaniola's anchor rope. The pirate Israel Hands discovers Hawkins, and chases him up into the ship's rigging. Hands injures Hawkins arm with a throwing knife, but is killed by the boy's pistol. Hawkins strikes the Jolly Roger and hoists the Union Jack. Slowed by his wound, it takes him all night to get back to the stockade, which is unguarded. Inside, Hawkins searches for the doctor to tend his wound, but the man asleep under Livesey's coat is Long John Silver. Hawkins faints on the spot. Silver finds the map on him as his men wake up. Merry wants Hawkins dead, but Silver states he wants to trade him for the map, which his men believe is with Smollett. The men go outside to vote, pirate-style. From the stockade's lookout, Silver sees that the ship's aground, flying the Union Jack. The men give Silver the black spot, but he objects. Rattled, they let him bargain with Livesey for the map. Silver returns with Jim, flaunting the map. The pirates are overjoyed until they find out that the treasure - 700,000 pounds sterling - isn't there. The pirates turn on Silver, who manages to kill three of them before Smollett's men appear to defeat the rest. Greeting Silver, Gunn reveals that he's the one who dug up Flint's treasure and has stashed it in a cave. Captain Smollett still wants Silver taken back for trial in England. Hawkins, Trelawney and two others take Silver to the Hispaniola aboard a row boat loaded with a chest of treasure. Silver snatches Jim's pistol and forces Trelawney and the others out of the boat. He wants Hawkins to steer while he rows, but Hawkins beaches them instead. Silver orders Hawkins to push him off, but Jim refuses and Silver threatens to shoot him. Silver is unable to carry out his threat and drops the pistol, attempting to push the boat off himself. Seeing Silver struggle, Hawkins helps him, waving a hesitant farewell as Silver rows away. [Wikipedia]

[96 min - Adventure | Family - English - Color (Technicolor) - 1.37 : 1 - USA-UK - Walt Disney Productions, Walt Disney British Films (Technicolor)]

Tripoli (1950)

Director: Will Price

Writers: Will Price (story) and Winston Miller (story and screenplay)

Cast: John Payne [Lt. O'Bannion], Maureen O'Hara [Countess D'Arneau], Howard Da Silva [Capt. Demetrios], Phillip Reed [Hamet Karamanly], Grant Withers [Sgt. Derek], Lowell Gilmore [Lt. Tripp], Connie Gilchrist [Henriette], Alan Napier [Khalil], Herbert Heyes [Gen. Eaton], Alberto Morin [Il Taiib], Emil Hanna [Interpreter], Grandon Rhodes [Cmmdre. Barron], Frank Fenton [Capt. Adams], Rosa Turich [Seewauk], Ray Hyke [Crawford], Walter Reed [Wade], Paul Livermore [Evans], Gregg Barton [Huggins], Don Summers [Langley], Jack Pennick [Busch], Ewing Mitchell [Elroy]

Storyline: In 1805, the United States battles the pirates of Tripoli as the Marines fight to raise the American flag. The U. S. Marine Corps hymn starts with"From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli", and this film's story purports to be the reason why, and is give or take a few incidents in this movie: It is 1805 and the Tripoli pirates have challenged America's right to freedom of the seas all of them, anywhere so United Stares warships were sent to that port to bottle up their fleet and set the riff-raff right concerning who could sail where. (History begins to suffer a bit along about this point.) A U. S. Marine unit, headed by Lieutenant O'Bannon, was sent to attack them from the rear. He organized his unit around Hamet, Pasha of Tripoli, in exile after being overthrown by his brother. In Hamet's court was Sheila D'Arneau, a diploma's daughter, who disguises herself as a dancing girl, and joins the group of eight U. S. Marines and Hamet supporters in their march across the Libyan desert. O'Bannon and Shelia argue all the way to Tripoli. [Les Adams, IMDb]

[95 min - Action | Adventure | History - English - Color (Technicolor) - 1.37 : 1 - USA - Pine-Thomas Productions, Paramount Pictures]

 

 

Tyrant of the Sea (1950)

Director: Lew Landers

Writers: Robert Libott (original screenplay) and Frank Burt (original screenplay)

Cast: Rhys Williams [Capt. William Blake], Ron Randell [Lt. Eric Hawkins], Valentine Perkins [Betsy Blake], Doris Lloyd [Elizabeth Blake], Lester Matthews [Adm. Lord Horatio Nelson], Harry Cording [Sampson Edwards, Sailor], Terry Kilburn [Dick Savage, Sailor], Maurice Marsac [Phillipe Daumer], William Fawcett [Shawn O'Donnell], Ross Elliott [Mr. Howard Palmer], Don C. Harvey [Moriarty (as Don Harvey)], James Fairfax [Oliver Sibley], Stanley Andrews [Officer (uncredited)], Frank Ferguson [Officer (uncredited)], Percy Helton [Crewman (uncredited)]

Storyline: In 1803, the only thing standing between Napoleon and his plan of world domination is England and the British Navy. The admiralty, learning that Napoleon has assembled an invasion fleet decides to send out one of its vessels to destroy it the French flagship under cover of fog. Forced out of retirement, ruthless, tyrannical and temperamental Captain William Blake is put in command. He wields his command with sadistic fury until an epidemic of scurvy attacks the crew and, when he refuses to go ashore for needed provision, mutiny and insubordination results... and, then, the French flagship arrives. [Les Adams, IMDb]

[70 min - Adventure | War - Black and White - 1.37 : 1 - English - USA - Columbia Pictures Corporation]