Review of The Black Swan (1942) by Brendan G — 11 Sep 2007
The kind of movie they used to make before they stopped making them like that any more, this is a rip-roaring tale of swashbuckling, buccaneering and damsel-wooing, starring Tyrone Power in the sort of role normally reserved for Errol Flynn or Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Power plays a reformed sea wolf, whose former partner in piracy (Laird Cregar) is made governor of Jamaica. They join forces to rid the neighbourhood of assorted rogues and one-eyed knaves. Much swordplay - plus intermittent courtship of Maureen O'Hara by Power - ensues, all captured by Oscar-winning colour cinematography.
Vintage stuff.
This review of The Black Swan (1942) was written by Brendan G on 11 Sep 2007.
The Black Swan has generally received positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
