Captain Kidd

The story

Cutthroat pirate William Kidd captures Admiral Blayne's treasure ship and hides the bounty in a cave. Three years later, Kidd, posing as a respectable merchant captain, offers his services to the King of England. Seeking a social position, Kidd also negotiates for Blayne's title and lands, provided he can prove Blayne was associated with piracy. Launched upon his royal mission, Kidd is unaware that Blayne's son Adam is among the crew, determined to clear his father's name.

Cast & crew

Charles LaughtonCaptain Kidd

Randolph ScottAdam Mercy / Adam Blayne

Barbara BrittonLady Anne Dunstan

Reginald OwenCary Shadwell

John CarradineOrange Povey

Gilbert RolandJose Lorenzo

John QualenBart Blivens

Sheldon LeonardCyprian Boyle

William FarnumCapt. Rawson

Henry DaniellKing William III

Abner BibermanTheodore Blades (uncredited)

Clifford Brooke(uncredited)