Daphne and the Pirate
Philip de Mornay, a courtier in the French royal court of the 18th century, falls in love with Daphne La Tour, the daughter of a nobleman. Knowing that her family would never approve of their marriage, he takes her and hides her in a brothel, but is soon captured by pirates. Soldiers looking for women to bring with them to a settlement across the ocean in Louisiana raid the brothel and take the girls, including Daphne. Later on the trip to the new world their ship is attacked by pirates--and she discovers that her lover Philip is on board the pirate ship.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1916 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Adventure |
| Director | Christy Cabanne |
| Runtime | 50 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 1.0/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its melodramatic core around a classic conflict between love and social prejudice, then skillfully shifts to adventurous terrain. It relies on the stark contrast between courtly refinement and the raw force of the sea, using chases and abductions to propel the narrative.
What lingers after the final reel is a blurred line between noble hero and sea rogue, prompting reflection on the price of freedom and the power of circumstance. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Christy Cabanne
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Best viewed as an evening immersion into an old-fashioned adventure saga.
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