“CAPTAIN BLOOD”
Adventure in that turbulent period in English history, the late seventeenth century, when men preserved their lives by the strength of the sword arm, or alternatively forfeited it in the intrigues of high politics under the reign of James ll.—this is the background of “Captain Blood.” The picture has been produced on gn amazingly large scale. Sixteenth century cities and villages have been reconstructed; pirate galleons, slave ships, and English and French war vessels complete in every detail are shown in battle action; the costuming of thousands of players, kings, governors, nobles, slaves, peasants and pirates is a work of remarkable artistry. Heading the. cast arc two young players whose work should set
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 19 December 1936, Page 11
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115“CAPTAIN BLOOD” Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 19 December 1936, Page 11
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