Captain kidd 1945 movie#
Captain kidd 1945 tv#

However, the info under the YouTube video states that 'the best available elements' were used and as a result the quality is now really excellent.

Captain kidd 1945 movie#

Anyone familiar with old videos or DVDs of this 'public domain' movie will know that scratchy old copies of the original film had been used. Just over a year ago, something called 'PizzaFlix' uploaded onto YouTube a 'restored' version of Laughton's 'Captain Kidd' in a first-class print. My theory is that the film was produced at 90 minutes, but was later cutĭown for inclusion in double features. Google search of USENET for 'Captain Kidd' and 'Roan' and you'll probably To the trouble of making a decent transfer of what they did have. Unfortunately missing some footage, which is unfortunate since they went I've heard it reported that the Roan edition of Captain Kidd is > sentence review based on the film's meager reputation. > actually watch the film (or saw it many years earlier), and gave a vague, one > Maltin reviewer (as often seems to be the case with older genre fodder) didn't > Or there was a factual error that just got repeated - I have a hunch the

Captain kidd 1945 tv#

> for TV or later reissues, and the longer reported running times reflect that.

> Anyone know the story? Perhaps the film was padded to a more standard length > 'B' flick, short so as to run at the bottom of a double bill. > since as a Lippert production this appears to have been intended as a genuine I'm guessing that 80 minutes was the actual original running time, But this 'restored' version actually runs 80 > Maltin lists the run time of this film as 89 minutes, and (where I Sentence review based on the film's meager reputation. Maltin reviewer (as often seems to be the case with older genre fodder) didn'tĪctually watch the film (or saw it many years earlier), and gave a vague, one Or there was a factual error that just got repeated - I have a hunch the 'B' flick, short so as to run at the bottom of a double bill.Īnyone know the story? Perhaps the film was padded to a more standard lengthįor TV or later reissues, and the longer reported running times reflect that. Since as a Lippert production this appears to have been intended as a genuine Maltin lists the run time of this film as 89 minutes, and (where I It's telling that this quickie is a much better pirate film than laterīig-budget productions like 'Cutthroat Island' or 'Swashbuckler.' It's easy to believe that he reprised the role with Abbot &Ĭostello, since his performance here is essentially a comic one. GreatĬast - Randolph Scott is really good, and Laughton is hammy and hilarious as See you all there!ĭon’t forget to like us on Facebook and look for notifications about contests and special events! And make sure to stop by our sponsor, The Majestic Theatre, for all their great programming.I'm on a pirate kick, and caught this one on DVD.Įnjoyable and worth a look, though a poverty row cheapie all the way. The show will be preceded by an intro from former high school orchestra president, Ygal Kaufman, as well as newsreels, shorts, cartoons and other weird goodies from 1945 to make the experience extra authentic. As always, admission is FREE, but donations are welcomed and benefit the Darkside Cinema renovations. This CMNYK screening is going down at the Darkside Cinema on Tuesday, January 5th, and the fun starts at 7:00 PM. 2016 is going to be a great year of lost and classic films. If you like the pirate genre and amazingly charismatic, if unconventionally handsome, leads, this is your film. So if you want to learn about the real life historical figure, please go read a book. The historical veracity of this film cannot be questioned it’s unquestionably inaccurate in the extreme. He would later reprise the role for a film with Abbott and Costello in 1952, but he wouldn’t be the only one to play the famous privateer, just the be st. It’s laughs, love and adventure on the high seas as one of the most notorious real life pirates in British history, Captain William Kidd, is brought to life by the incomparable Charles Laughton. Lee, starring Charles Laughton, Randolph Scott, John Carradine and Barbara Britton.