Review of Captain Blood (1935) by Bill M — 25 Feb 2012

Winding your way through Curtiz's filmography makes an excellent 30s-50s Hollywood history.

This review of Captain Blood (1935) was written by Bill M on 25 Feb 2012.

Captain Blood has generally received very positive reviews.

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