Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952)
If you thought Robert Newton had created the original pirate in 1950’s Treasure Island, technically you’re right. But you should watch Blackbeard, the Pirate to see his pirate character on steroids. If every ten sentences in Treasure Island, he added an “Aarr!”, in Blackbeard, the Pirate, his imitable, incomparable sound was included every ten words. As the famous villainous Blackbeard, Bobbie cackles, sings, and is even more disheveled than he was as Long John Silver.
If you’re familiar with pirate legends, you probably know Blackbeard had a rivalry with Captain Morgan, and in this film, a woman comes between them. Linda Darnell—who has an irrational lack of fear of the lusty, crusty pirates and continually prances around in very revealing dresses—comes aboard, but she’s hiding treasure in her luggage that both famous pirates are after. She falls in love with Keith Andes, but their romance isn’t the interesting part of the movie. Robert Newton captures everyone’s attention, and he manages to turn the despicable villain into an incredibly likable, jolly character. His cohorts, led by William Bendix and Skelton Knaggs, who bears an eerie resemblance to Frances McDormand, are much more wicked than he is.
While there’s no topping Treasure Island, I really enjoyed Blackbeard, the Pirate. Bobbie Newton is a fantastically energetic and magnetic actor, and he was constantly making me laugh without really trying to. While I didn’t care for the ending, I’m glad I got to see one of his most famous roles.
Kiddy Warning: Obviously, you have control over your own children. However, due to violence, I would turn the movie off before the end if my kids watch it.
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More Robert Newton movies here!
If you’re familiar with pirate legends, you probably know Blackbeard had a rivalry with Captain Morgan, and in this film, a woman comes between them. Linda Darnell—who has an irrational lack of fear of the lusty, crusty pirates and continually prances around in very revealing dresses—comes aboard, but she’s hiding treasure in her luggage that both famous pirates are after. She falls in love with Keith Andes, but their romance isn’t the interesting part of the movie. Robert Newton captures everyone’s attention, and he manages to turn the despicable villain into an incredibly likable, jolly character. His cohorts, led by William Bendix and Skelton Knaggs, who bears an eerie resemblance to Frances McDormand, are much more wicked than he is.
While there’s no topping Treasure Island, I really enjoyed Blackbeard, the Pirate. Bobbie Newton is a fantastically energetic and magnetic actor, and he was constantly making me laugh without really trying to. While I didn’t care for the ending, I’m glad I got to see one of his most famous roles.
Kiddy Warning: Obviously, you have control over your own children. However, due to violence, I would turn the movie off before the end if my kids watch it.
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "Michael Walters" for posting!
More Robert Newton movies here!