Captain Kidd

Nov 22, 1945

1h 29m

★ 6.3

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.

Genres

Action

Adventure

History

Production Companies

Captain Kidd Productions Inc.

Benedict Bogeaus Production

Captain Kidd Trailers

Cast

Captain Kidd

Charles Laughton

Adam Mercy / Adam Blayne

Randolph Scott

Lady Anne Dunstan

Barbara Britton

Cary Shadwell

Reginald Owen

Orange Povey

John Carradine

Jose Lorenzo

Gilbert Roland

Bart Blivens

John Qualen

Cyprian Boyle

Sheldon Leonard

Capt. Rawson

William Farnum

King William III

Henry Daniell

Theodore Blades (uncredited)

Abner Biberman

(uncredited)

Clifford Brooke

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