The Black Swan
1942 · Movie · 87 min · ★ 6.5
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.
Based on The Black Swan
Also known as Rafael Sabatini's The Black Swan
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Details
- Years
- 1942
- Release date
- 1942-12-04
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 87 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (95 votes)
Themes
- based on novel or book
- horseback riding
- kidnapping
- venezuela
- jamaica
- romantic rivalry
- treason
- deception
- sword fight
- pirate
- bound and gagged
- tied up
- +14 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Color · 1943
- Academy Award — Best Special Effects · 1943 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Color · 1943 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score · 1943 · nominated
Cast & crew
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)
Directed by Henry King