The Black Pirate - Film Tickets

You're connected with a friend in the know for classic cinema. The Black Pirate is a landmark silent color adventure that helped define the swashbuckling genre on the big screen. Starring Douglas Fairbanks in a tale of daring, treasure, and high-seas heroics, the film features a early Technicolor palette and a score credited to Mortimer Wilson. It’s celebrated not only for its action and flair but also for its technical achievements as an early feature shot in Technicolor. In 1993, it was selected for the National Film Registry for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance. The film’s ongoing legacy continues through meticulous restorations and curated screenings around the world.

We’ve got you covered with a concise performer page: a detailed biography, notable era highlights, and upcoming screenings with reliable venues and live music accompaniment where available. Secure your seats for these 2025 screenings and experience the film as it was meant to be seen: with immersive live music and expert presentation.

Biographers and audiences alike recognize The Black Pirate as a bold example of early Technicolor storytelling and silent-era bravado. The film’s restoration journey, led by MoMA and The Film Foundation, culminated in a 4K restoration with North American premieres at MoMA's To Save and Project in January 2024, ensuring this classic remains accessible to new generations. While the project does not maintain an official social media channel for the performer, official announcements and screening details are provided by MoMA, the British Film Institute (BFI), and partner venues and festivals. For fans and researchers, this page collects the essential context: background, notable music credits, restoration milestones, and upcoming 2025 tour screenings to catch the film on the big screen with live accompaniment where offered.

Upcoming 2025 screenings include: May 4, 2025 in Everett, WA at Historic Everett Theatre with live organ accompaniment; September 12–14, 2025 in Denver, CO at the Denver Silent Film Festival (Opening Night Sept 12, 7:00 p.m. at Sie FilmCenter) with Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra; and September 13, 2025 in Oil City, PA at Venango Museum with live organ accompaniment (two showings: 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.).