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The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on Apr 18, 2016
Recently I took the opportunity to purchase the Kino Blu-ray of Douglas Fairbanks' THE BLACK PIRATE for only $7. It's one of my best home video deals, since the disc is jammed pack with extras and the movie itself is a grand adventure of the high seas.
When Douglas Fairbanks made THE BLACK PIRATE,
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The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Jun 18, 2012
(Image via douglasfairbanks.org) The Duke of Arnoldo (Douglas Fairbanks, Sr.) is a nobleman, sailing the high seas on a large ship and in the company of friendly crew. His luck takes a nosedive when his ship is looted and blown up with all hands on deck. By some kind of miracle, this Black Pirate
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Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on Apr 7, 2011
“The Black Pirate” (1926) is a silent action drama starring Douglas Fairbanks, Billie Dove and Donald Crisp. Directed by Albert Parker and written by Douglas Fairbanks, this film is a particular favorite of many of Fairbanks’ loyal fans.
The story begins with a lot of treacherou
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