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Movie poster: Dead Men Tell No Tales (1920)
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Dead Men Tell No Tales

1920 · 70 min Adventure
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

Notorious pirate Joaquin Santos lives by the saying, "Dead Men Tell No Tales". He conspires with the prominent Squire Rattray to take over and plunder the Lady Jermyn, a ship carrying a considerable amount of gold, and then destroy the ship and kill its crew. Rattray, who is in love with Santos' daughter Eve, agrees to pick up the pirate, his crew and their loot on his private yacht after the deed is done. However, young George Cole, a passenger on the Lady Jermyn who is also in love with Eve, survives the attack and sets out to find her.

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Year 1920
Country United States of America
Genre Adventure
Director Tom Terriss
Runtime 70 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a classic adventure plot, relying on the contrast between pirate brutality and the romantic pursuit of the young survivor. It explores themes of betrayal and redemption against the backdrop of thrilling sea battles and narrow escapes.

What lingers after the final reel is the sense of a straightforward, spirited tale of heroism on the high seas, where love and courage face their ultimate test. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Tom Terriss

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Best enjoyed as a weekend matinee, embracing its spirited tale of high-seas heroism.

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