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The Black Swan (1942)

★ 6.7Approved85 minDirector: Henry King

1942 film by Henry King

The Black Swan is a 1942 American swashbuckler Technicolor film directed by Henry King and starring Tyrone Power and Maureen O'Hara. It was based on the 1932 novel of the same title by Rafael Sabatini.

Leon Shamroy won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color.

This was the final film of silent film star Helene Costello.

Although the film revolves around Captain Waring (Tyrone Power) and his ship, that ship is the "Revenge". The title relates to the enemy ship "The Black Swan" belonging to Captain Leech.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Black Swan about?
The Black Swan (1942) — When notorious pirate Henry Morgan is made governor of Jamaica, he enlists the help of some of his former partners in ridding the Carribean of Buccaneers. When one of them apparently abducts the previous governor's pretty daughter and joins up with the rebels, things are set for
Is The Black Swan based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Black Swan scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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