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THE BLACK PIRATE

1926

Albert Parker

The Black Pirate

SYNOPSIS

After witnessing his father’s murder at sea, a young nobleman vows revenge against the marauders responsible. Disguising himself as a ruthless pirate, he infiltrates their crew, proving his valor through daring feats while secretly plotting their downfall. Amid sword fights and shipboard intrigue, he falls for a captive noblewoman, forcing him to balance vengeance with honor and love on the open ocean.

CRITIQUE

A landmark in early Technicolor, the film showcases Douglas Fairbanks at the height of his athletic charisma. Its two strip color process lends a burnished romanticism to the seascapes and costumes, transforming swashbuckling into visual spectacle. Beneath the exuberant action lies a carefully choreographed celebration of physical grace and cinematic movement, emblematic of silent Hollywood’s faith in heroism, spectacle, and the expressive power of the body.

SCREENING AVAILABILITY

  • Theatrical screenings

  • Non-theatrical screenings

  • Festivals and cinematheques

  • Educational screenings

  • Television broadcasting

  • Digital platforms and streaming

  • Promotional and editorial use

  • Licensing of graphic and visual materials

AVAILABLE FORMATS

  • DCP

  • DCP with subtitles

  • Apple ProRes

  • MP4 Screening File

  • MP4 Rehearsal Copy for Musicians (silent films)

  • Blu-ray

  • High-resolution archival masters

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

  • Posters

  • Press stills

  • Promotional assets

  • Screening support materials

AVAILABLE SUBTITLES

  • English

  • Spanish

  • French

  • Portuguese

  • Italian

  • German

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