The Black Swan 1942
“Seas ablaze...with black villainy, with fiery romance, with breathless deeds of daring...in the roaring era of love, gold, and adventure!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Director
- Henry King
- Network
- 20th Century Fox
- Where to Stream
- fuboTV, YouTube TV
What is The Black Swan?
The Black Swan is a 1942 American swashbuckler Technicolor film directed by Henry King and starring Tyrone Power and Maureen O'Hara. The film was based on the 1932 novel of the same title by Rafael Sabatini.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1942
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 4, 1942
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- 20th Century Fox
- Budget
- $1,493,800
- Revenue
- $5,727,000
- Genres
- Adventure, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 98 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~87 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- 20th Century Fox
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Overview
The Black Swan is a 1942 American swashbuckler Technicolor film directed by Henry King and starring Tyrone Power and Maureen O'Hara. The film was based on the 1932 novel of the same title by Rafael Sabatini. In the film, when notorious pirate Henry Morgan is made governor of Jamaica, he enlists the help of some of his former partners in ridding the Caribbean of buccaneers. Complications arise when one of them apparently abducts the previous governor's pretty daughter and joins up with the rebels, setting things for a fight. The film features adventure and romance elements, with a runtime of one hour and twenty-seven minutes, and was released in the United States on December 4, 1942.
Should you watch it?
“Former pirate Henry Morgan becomes governor of Jamaica to clear the Caribbean of buccaneers.”
- Features a thrilling pirate adventure and romance set in the Caribbean.
- Follows notorious pirate Henry Morgan transitioning into the governor of Jamaica.
- Includes high-stakes conflict involving rebels and a governor's abducted daughter.
- It may not appeal to viewers looking for modern cinematic pacing or digital visual effects.
Watch it if you enjoy classic adventure stories featuring pirates, romance, and Caribbean conflicts.
The tone features fiery romance and breathless deeds of daring across a brisk 1 hour and 27 minutes.
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Where to stream The Black Swan?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database or Plex, though specific active streaming links are subject to change.
Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy 1940s adventure and romance films featuring pirate themes and Caribbean conflicts.
Binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes.
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This is a feature film with a 1 hour and 27 minute runtime rather than a television series with episodes.
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