Dancing Pirate
"The first dancing musical in 100% new Technicolor"
Originally released in 1936. Dancing Pirate is a music/adventure film. directed by Lloyd Corrigan. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles Collins, Frank Morgan, and Steffi Duna
Synopsis
Jonathan Pride is a mild-mannered dance instructor in 1820 Boston. En route to visit relatives, Jonathan is shanghaied by a band of zany pirates and forced to work as a galley boy. When the pirate vessel arrives at the port of Las Palomas, Jonathan, clad in buccaneer's garb, makes his escape. Everyone in Las Palomas, including Governor Alcalde (Frank Morgan) and fetching senorita Serafina (Steffi Duna), assumes that Jonathan is the pirate chieftain, leading to a series of typical comic-opera complications.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 22, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Collins
as Jonathan Pride
Frank Morgan
as Mayor Don Emilio Perena
Steffi Duna
as Serafina Perena
Luis Alberni
as Pamfilo (the Jailer)
Victor Varconi
as Don Balthazar (Monterey Captain of the Guards)
Rita Hayworth
as Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Jack La Rue
as Lt. Chago (Baltazar's Aide)
Alma Real
as Blanca (Serafina's Maid)
William V. Mong
as Tecolote (Old Indian)
Mitchell Lewis
as Pirate Chief
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pioneer Pictures Corporation
- Pioneer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dancing Pirate about?
Jonathan Pride is a mild-mannered dance instructor in 1820 Boston. En route to visit relatives, Jonathan is shanghaied by a band of zany pirates and forced to work as a galley boy. When the pirate ...
Who directed Dancing Pirate?
Dancing Pirate was directed by Lloyd Corrigan.
How long is Dancing Pirate?
Dancing Pirate has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Dancing Pirate released?
Dancing Pirate was released on May 22, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dancing Pirate?
The main cast of Dancing Pirate includes Charles Collins, Frank Morgan, Steffi Duna, Luis Alberni, Victor Varconi.