The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on April 18, 2016

Recently I took the opportunity to purchase the Kino Blu-ray of Douglas Fairbanks' THE BLACK PIRATE for only $7. It's one of my best home video deals, since the disc is jammed pack with extras and the movie itself is a grand adventure of the high seas. When Douglas Fairbanks...   read more

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on June 18, 2012

(Image via douglasfairbanks.org) The Duke of Arnoldo (Douglas Fairbanks, Sr.) is a nobleman, sailing the high seas on a large ship and in the company of  friendly crew. His luck takes a nosedive when his ship is looted and blown up with all hands on deck. By some kind of...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on April 7, 2011

“The Black Pirate” (1926) is a silent action drama starring Douglas Fairbanks, Billie Dove and Donald Crisp. Directed by Albert Parker and written by Douglas Fairbanks, this film is a particular favorite of many of Fairbanks’ loyal fans. The story begins with a lot of treacherou   read more