Double Crossbones
Falsely accused by the corrupt Governor Elden of Charleston of fencing stolen pirate booty, young Davey Crandall and friend Tom Botts buy passage on the ship of local buccaneer Bloodthirsty Ben. They avoid being killed by faking a case of the pox, which causes the panicked captain and crew to desert the ship. The two find themselves alone, and when a lucky cannon shot hits a mast on a British ship, they find themselves mistaken for pirates. They sail to Tortuga, where they recruit such notorious corsairs as Henry Morgan, Captain Kidd, Anne Bonney, and Blackbeard to lay siege to Chaleston and expose the villain Elden.
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Plot Summary
In the 17th century, a British gentleman pirate named "Chain Lightning" is sent to the Caribbean to bring law and order to the region. However, upon arriving, he finds himself entangled in the local pirate community and falls for the daughter of a notorious pirate captain. He must navigate treacherous waters, both literally and figuratively, to fulfill his mission and win the heart of the woman he loves.
Critical Reception
Double Crossbones was a moderately received Technicolor swashbuckler, appreciated for its colorful visuals and lighthearted adventure tone, though often overshadowed by more prominent pirate films of the era. Critics noted its formulaic plot but generally found it an enjoyable, albeit unremarkable, family-friendly escapade.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its vibrant Technicolor cinematography.
- Found to be a light and breezy pirate adventure suitable for general audiences.
- Lacked the depth and originality of more acclaimed films in the genre.
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Fun Fact
The film was one of Universal Pictures' early attempts to capitalize on the success of swashbuckling adventure films, though it did not achieve the iconic status of some of its contemporaries.
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