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Captain Kidd

- Swashbuckling Adventure of the PRINCE of PIRATES!

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.

Release Date : 1945-11-22

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Captain Kidd Productions Inc.Benedict Bogeaus Production

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Captain Kidd

Original Name : Charles Laughton

Gender : Male

Character Name : Adam Mercy / Adam Blayne

Original Name : Randolph Scott

Gender : Male

Character Name : Lady Anne Dunstan

Original Name : Barbara Britton

Gender : Female

Character Name : Cary Shadwell

Original Name : Reginald Owen

Gender : Male

Character Name : Orange Povey

Original Name : John Carradine

Gender : Male

Character Name : Jose Lorenzo

Original Name : Gilbert Roland

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bart Blivens

Original Name : John Qualen

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cyprian Boyle

Original Name : Sheldon Leonard

Gender : Male

Character Name : Capt. Rawson

Original Name : William Farnum

Gender : Male

Character Name : King William III

Original Name : Henry Daniell

Gender : Male

Character Name : Theodore Blades (uncredited)

Original Name : Abner Biberman

Gender : Male

Character Name : (uncredited)

Original Name : Clifford Brooke

Gender : Male

Character Name : Newgate Prison Warder (uncredited)

Original Name : Harry Cording

Gender : Male

Character Name : Pirate (uncredited)

Original Name : James Dime

Gender : Male

Character Name : Lord Fallsworth (uncredited)

Original Name : Lumsden Hare

Gender : Male

Character Name : Peter Sharfstone (uncredited)

Original Name : Al Hill

Gender : Male

Character Name : (uncredited)

Original Name : Keith Hitchcock

Gender : Male

Character Name : Pirate (uncredited)

Original Name : George Huggins

Gender : Male

Character Name : Pirate (uncredited)

Original Name : Jack Kenny

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ship's Sailor Waiter (uncredited)

Original Name : Frank Mills

Gender : Male

Character Name : Nobleman with King William III (uncredited)

Original Name : Edgar Norton

Gender : Male

Character Name : Captain of the King's Guard (uncredited)

Original Name : Reginald Sheffield

Gender : Male

Character Name : Pirate (uncredited)

Original Name : Cap Somers

Gender : Male

Character Name : Michael O'Shawn (uncredited)

Original Name : Ray Teal

Gender : Male

Character Name : Nobleman with King William III (uncredited)

Original Name : Eric Wilton

Gender : Male

Character Name : Landers - Newgate Prison Governor (uncredited)

Original Name : Frederick Worlock

Gender : Male

Reviews

John Chard

@John Chard

2024-05-16

In days of old when ships were bold, just like the men that sailed them. Captain Kidd is directed by Rowland V. Lee and adapted to screenplay by Norman Reilly Raine from a story by Robert N. Lee. It stars Charles Laughton, Randolph Scott, Barbara Britton and John Carradine. Music is scored by Werner Janssen and cinematography by Archie Stout. The late 17th century and ruthless pirate Captain William Kidd (Laughton) is the scourge of the seas and attempts a double cross of King William III (Henry Daniell). His dastardly scheming, however, is in danger of falling apart when he hires ex-convict Adam Mercy (Scott) to be his master gunner. For Mercy has a secret and he also has his own mission to complete. The most ruthless of them all, Captain William Kidd. Forget history and try to enjoy Captain Kidd for its light hearted piratical touches. Running at 90 minutes the film is surprisingly short on blood pumping action, with much of the screenplay given to draggy verbose passages. Yet there is an overriding sense of fun throughout, with a cast of highly watchable actors making it very much an acting 101 picture. Particularly striking is Laughton who seems to be enjoying himself royally as he gets to pout, stomp and dally in villainy. However, there's not enough of the excellent Daniell and the very pretty Barbara Britton is a token offering who is reduced to a near walk on part late in proceedings. Janssen's score is suitably full of high seas bluster, and plot has enough skullduggery, back stabbing and treasure plundering to at the least keep one interested to the finale. 6/10

CinemaSerf

@Geronimo1967

2022-07-01

Charles Laughton stands out amongst this rather motley cast in the eponymous role; sent by King Charles II (Henry Daniell) to escort a treasure ship from India. A bit like leaving the child in charge of the sweetshop; "Kidd" has his own agenda but reckons not for the company aboard his nest of rogues of an oddly mis-cast Randolph Scott "Adam Mercy" who has a smidge too much honour. Barbara Britton provides the love interest that, frankly, drags this otherwise engaging seafaring adventure down somewhat. John Carradine, Reginald Owen and Gilbert Roland complete this main cast without much distinction and Rowland Lee does let this drag it's anchor in the weeds a little towards the end...