The Black Swan
- Year: 1942
- Country of origin: USA
- Genre: Adventure, Drama
- Director: Henry King
- Length: 87 min
When villainy wore a sash and waved a cutlass…!
Film Synopsis
The Black Swan (1942) follows a notorious pirate who, after receiving a royal pardon, reluctantly aids in suppressing his former comrades who continue to terrorize the seas. His mission becomes even more complicated when he falls in love with the spirited daughter of a governor, who resists his advances. Filled with Technicolor spectacle, swashbuckling battles, and romantic tension, the film epitomizes Hollywood’s golden age of adventure cinema.
The Black Swan Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | 20th Century Fox BD-ALL/US/OOP 2013 | 20th Century Fox DVD-1/US/OOP 2006 |
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| Audio Commentary by Rudy Behlmer and Actress Maureen O’Hara | ||
| Restoration Comparison | ||
| Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- 20th Century Fox’s “Studio Classics” DVD includes trailers for Prince Valiant (1954), Pirates of Tortuga (1961), A High Wind in Jamaica (1965) and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003).
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Collector’s guide
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| Extras | Audio Commentary by Rudy Behlmer and Actress Maureen O’Hara 20th Century Fox BD |
| Restoration Comparison 20th Century Fox DVD | |
| Theatrical Trailer 20th Century Fox BD |