Captain Blood

1924 1 hr 50 min

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Presented with a live original score by accompanist Brett Miller and introduced by George Willeman, Nitrate Vault Leader at the Library of Congress.

This swashbuckling classic was the final film released by the Vitagraph Company. Early silent matinee legend J. Warren Keerigan stars as the valiant Peter Blood, a doctor enslaved in Barbados for treating the enemy, who leads his fellow prisoners to a rebellious life as pirates. Filled with thrilling action sequences, romance, and incredible practical special effects. Restored by the Library of Congress in 2018, this rarely screened print features the original tinting and additional shots missing since the 1930s. Silent.

Print preserved by the Library of Congress.

Brett Miller is an organist, pianist, orchestrator, and conductor specializing in silent film accompaniment. His most recent appointment is as Music Director of the Empire Film and Media Ensemble, a nonprofit based in Rochester, NY that advocates for the education, performance, and production of film music. Brett has received numerous accolades, including an honorable mention at the White House Student Film Festival. More about Brett and his upcoming projects can be found at BrettMiller.net.

Director David Smith, Albert E. Smith

Cast J. Warren Kerrigan, Jean Paige

Country USA

Language English

Aspect 1.33

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