The Black Swan

1942
PG
1h 27m

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6.7/10

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Maureen O'Hara and Tyrone Power in The Black Swan (1942)

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Swashbuckler Adventure Drama

An ex-pirate contends with rowdy buccaneers and a love/hate relationship with an aristocratic woman who's tougher than she seems.An ex-pirate contends with rowdy buccaneers and a love/hate relationship with an aristocratic woman who's tougher than she seems.An ex-pirate contends with rowdy buccaneers and a love/hate relationship with an aristocratic woman who's tougher than she seems.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

5.3K

YOUR RATING

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Won 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 2 nominations total

Roger Ingram
(uncredited)

Bonnie Bannon

Lady in Waiting in the Courtroom
(uncredited)

Fortunio Bonanova

Don Miguel
(uncredited)

John Burton

Capt. Blaine
(uncredited)

Rita Christiani

Dancer
(uncredited)

Helene Costello

Woman
(uncredited)

Bryn Davis

Woman
(uncredited)

William Edmunds

Town Crier
(uncredited)

Charles Francis

Capt. Higgs
(uncredited)

Willie Fung

Chinese Cook
(uncredited)

Jody Gilbert

Flossy Woman with Tommy
(uncredited)

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Trivia
To help out the war effort, the actors tried hard to keep the number of takes low so as to conserve film. Roughly 30 of the scenes were done in one take.

Goofs
The story is set in 1674, during the reign of King Charles II, but throughout the film the British flag is the familiar "Union Jack," not in use until the union of England and Scotland in 1707.

Quotes
Jamie: In Tortuga when a woman slaps a man's face, it means she wants him to grab her, overpower her, and smother her with kisses. I understand in Jamaica a gentleman must refuse such overtures.

Crazy credits
Opening credits prologue: This is a story of the Spanish Main - - when Villainy wore a Sash, and the only political creed in the world was - - - Love, Gold, and Adventure.

Connections
Featured in Frances Farmer Presents: The Black Swan (1959)

Soundtracks
Heave Ho
(uncredited)
Music and Lyrics by Alfred Newman
Played during the opening credits and sung by an offscreen chorus

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7/10

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Whatever Henry King made cannot be bad. Even this "half navy - half etc" movie was surprisingly entertaining. I can name few filmmakers so versatile and so reliable. In this instance I believe the method is to have an open mind - this is not just a navy or a pirate movie, there is romance and a little of everything. Bottom line, making a good film should be a simple thing if you have decency.