Movielogr
Captain Kidd (1945)
Directed by Rowland V. Lee
Overview
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.
Rated NR | Length 89 minutes
Actors
Charles Laughton | Randolph Scott | Barbara Britton | Reginald Owen | John Carradine | Gilbert Roland | John Qualen | Sheldon Leonard | William Farnum | Henry Daniell | Abner Biberman | Clifford Brooke | Harry Cording | James Dime | Lumsden Hare | Al Hill | Keith Hitchcock | George Huggins | Jack Kenny | Frank Mills | Edgar Norton | Reginald Sheffield | Cap Somers | Ray Teal | Eric Wilton | Frederick Worlock