Captain Kidd
Swashbuckling Adventure of the PRINCE of PIRATES!
Overview
Cutthroat pirate William Kidd captures Admiral Blayne's treasure ship and hides the bounty in a cave. Three years later, Kidd, posing as a respectable merchant captain, offers his services to the King of England. Seeking a social position, Kidd also negotiates for Blayne's title and lands, provided he can prove Blayne was associated with piracy. Launched upon his royal mission, Kidd is unaware that Blayne's son Adam is among the crew, determined to clear his father's name.
Fun facts
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score (1946)
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Music
Music by Werner Janssen
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Archie Stout
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Robert N. LeeStory
- Norman Reilly RaineScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 22, 1945
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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Cast
Charles LaughtonCaptain Kidd
Randolph ScottAdam Mercy / Adam Blayne
Barbara BrittonLady Anne Dunstan
Reginald OwenCary Shadwell
John CarradineOrange Povey
Gilbert RolandJose Lorenzo
John QualenBart Blivens
Sheldon LeonardCyprian Boyle
William FarnumCapt. Rawson
Henry DaniellKing William III
Abner BibermanTheodore Blades (uncredited)
Clifford Brooke(uncredited)
Harry CordingNewgate Prison Warder (uncredited)
Jimmy DimePirate (uncredited)
Lumsden HareLord Fallsworth (uncredited)
Al HillPeter Sharfstone (uncredited)- Keith Hitchcock(uncredited)
George HugginsPirate (uncredited)
Jack KennyPirate (uncredited)
Frank MillsShip's Sailor Waiter (uncredited)
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