The Black Pirate (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1926, The Black Pirate is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Albert Parker, running about 94 minutes. “The Love Story of a Bold Buccaneer” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A nobleman vows to avenge the death of his father by the hands of pirates. To this end, he infiltrates the pirate band; Acting in character, he single-handedly captures a merchant vessel, but things are complicated when he finds that there is a beautiful young woman of royal blood aboard.
Who’s in it. The Black Pirate stars Douglas Fairbanks as The Duke of Arnoldo / The Black Pirate, Billie Dove as Princess Isobel, Anders Randolf as Pirate Captain and Donald Crisp as MacTavish, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Black Pirate has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Pirate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Pirate tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Pirate (1926)?
- In US, The Black Pirate is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Pirate worth watching?
- The Black Pirate holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Black Pirate?
- The Black Pirate stars Douglas Fairbanks, Billie Dove, Anders Randolf, Donald Crisp and Tempe Pigott.
- When was The Black Pirate released?
- The Black Pirate was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.
