The Millionaire Pirate
Synopsis
In the early eighteenth century, pirate captain Jean Lafitte fights a rival pirate and wins a treasure and a beautiful female captive. Although the girl offers herself to Lafitte to save her English lover, Lafitte makes him walk the plank. The girl then places a curse on Lafitte and his descendants, preventing them from ever knowing the true love of woman. Two hundred years later, in the West Antilles, painter Paul Winthrop poses Joe, a pearl diver, as a pirate. Upon seeing the completed painting, each envisions the earlier situation. Later, Joe finds the buried treasure and sails to New York, where he learns that the portrait has also attracted wealthy Lily Demorest and her suitor, Robert Spurr, a "financial pirate."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rupert Julian
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Hall Winslow, Waldemar Young, Emil Nyitray
- Original Title
- The Millionaire Pirate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rupert Julian
Herbert Hall Winslow, Waldemar Young, Emil Nyitray
Department Leadership Roster
Waldemar Young
Writer
Rupert Julian
Director
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What is The Millionaire Pirate about?
In the early eighteenth century, pirate captain Jean Lafitte fights a rival pirate and wins a treasure and a beautiful female captive. Although the girl offers herself to Lafitte to save her English lover, Lafitte makes him walk the plank. The girl then places a curse on Lafitte and his descendants, preventing them from ever knowing the true love of woman. Two hundred years later, in the West Antilles, painter Paul Winthrop poses Joe, a pearl diver, as a pirate. Upon seeing the completed painting, each envisions the earlier situation. Later, Joe finds the buried treasure and sails to New York, where he learns that the portrait has also attracted wealthy Lily Demorest and her suitor, Robert Spurr, a "financial pirate."
Who directed The Millionaire Pirate?
The Millionaire Pirate was directed by Rupert Julian.
Who stars in The Millionaire Pirate?
The principal cast of The Millionaire Pirate includes Monroe Salisbury, Ruth Clifford, Lillian Langdon, Harry Holden, Jack Mower.
When was The Millionaire Pirate released and how long is it?
The Millionaire Pirate was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.