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"While it draws upon the world of theatre, compared with thirties backstage musicals The Pirate is distinguished by the sophisticated integration of characterisation, song, dance and decor with a satirical thrust (a parody of the conventions of operetta, melodrama and the swashbuckler). In a stylised 19th century Caribbean, Manuela is imprisoned in her fantasies which materialise in the decor and in Kelly's assumption of a false identity, that of Macoco the Pirate. The unmasking of true identity liberates Manuela from her false reality, a liberation ironically celebrated in the Be a Clown number."@en
"A young heroine suffering under the burden of an impending "arranged" marriage meets an itinerant magician who becomes the pirate of her dreams."@en
"A young heroine suffering under the burden of an impending "arranged" marriage meets in itenerant magician who becomes the pirate of her dreams."@en
"While it draws upon the world of theatre, compared with thirties backstage musicals The Pirate is distinguished by the sophisticated integration of characterisation, song, dance and decor with a satirical thrust (a parody of the conventions of operetta, melodrama and the swashbuckler). In a stylised 19th century Caribbean, Manuela is imprisoned in her fantasies which materialise in the decor and in Kelly's assumption of a false identity, that of Macoco the Pirate. The unmasking of true identity liberates Manuela from her false reality, a libertation ironically celebrated in the Be a Clown number."@en
""In the 1830's, on an island village of Colvado, in the West Indies, young Manuela is told by her aunt Inez that arrangements have been made for her to marry Don Pedro Vargas, the new mayor of the town. The news comes as a disappointment to Manuela, who has fantasized about being swept away by the notorious Macoco, the 'ruthless, magnificent and romantic' pirate. However, she consents to marry Don Pedro out of gratitude to her aunt and uncle, who reared her since the death of her parents. After promising Inez that she will make Don Pedro a good wife, Manuela persuades her aunt to take her on a trip to the island of San Sebastian. Manuela and her aunt arrive at the island port just as a ship carrying Serafin and his troupe of performers docks. While performing his dazzling antics for the audience at the port, Serafin takes notice of Manuela and follows her to the shore, where he tries to seduce her. Although she resists his advances, Serafin invites Manuela to his show later that evening. At the show, after Serafin hypnotizes Manuela with a spinning mirror, she performs a dance and sings the praises of her dream lover, Macoco. Unable to wake her from her trance by conventional means, Serfain kisses her to bring her back, and when she realizes that the audience is cheering their kiss, she flees in embarrassment. Manuela returns to Colvado and begins her preparations for the wedding, but Serafin follows her and insists that she call off the marriage and run away with his troupe. Overhearing Serafin's demand, Don Pedro bursts into the room and prepares to whip Serafin. Alone with Don Pedro, Serafin immediately recognizes him as the notorious fugitive pirate Macoco and threatens to expose him. Determined to keep his identity a secret, Don Pedro acquiesces to Serafin's demand that he play along with his scheme to pose as Macoco in order to win Manuela's affections. Manuela readily believes Serafin when he tells her that he is Macoco, and plans are made for their elopement. Meanwhile, Don Pedro doublecrosses Serafin and solicits the help of the viceroy and his army to apprehend him and bring him to trial as Macoco. When Serafin's valet accidentally reveals to Manuela that her Macoco is a fake, she becomes enraged. However, her love for Serafin proves stronger than the insult of the lie and she eventually makes amends with Serafin. Their reconcilliation is soon interrupted, though, when Serafin is arrested and charged with Macoco's crimes. Things look bad for Serafin when he is unable to prove his true identity because Don Pedro has planted stolen jewels in his trunk. Only moment before his intended execution, Serafin, with the help of Manuela, manages to outwit Don Pedro and snare him in a clever trap by staging a hypnotic act in which Manuela praises Macoco's renowned virtues. This makes the real Macoco jealous and drives him to confesses with pride his true identity. The execution is halted, and Serafin and Manuela leave to join Serafin's traveling show"--AFI catalog, 1941-1950."@en
"Musical-comedy set in a 19th century Caribbean isle."@en
"In a West Indian port, Manuela is hoping that someone will come along and rescue her from an impending arranged marriage. An itinerant magician learns the secret of her heart and becomes the pirate of her dreams."@en
""In the 1830's, on an island village of Colvado, in the West Indies, young Manuela is told by her aunt Inez that arrangements have been made for her to marry Don Pedro Vargas, the new mayor of the town. The news comes as a disappointment to Manuela, who has fantasized about being swept away by the notorious Macoco, the 'ruthless, magnificent and romantic' pirate. However, she consents to marry Don Pedro out of gratitude to her aunt and uncle, who reared her since the death of her parents. After promising Inez that she will make Don Pedro a good wife, Manuela persuades her aunt to take her on a trip to the island of San Sebastian. Manuela and her aunt arrive at the island port just as a ship carrying Serafin and his troupe of performers docks. While performing his dazzling antics for the audience at the port, Serafin takes notice of Manuela and follows her to the shore, where he tries to seduce her. Although she resists his advances, Serafin invites Manuela to his show later that evening. At the show, after Serafin hypnotizes Manuela with a spinning mirror, she performs a dance and sings the praises of her dream lover, Macoco. Unable to wake her from her trance by conventional means, Serfain kisses her to bring her back, and when she realizes that the audience is cheering their kiss, she flees in embarrassment. Manuela returns to Colvado and begins her preparations for the wedding, but Serafin follows her and insists that."@en
"Preceded on disc by 9 minutes of other material. Analog sound tracks contain music prerecordings for other Garland films; prerecordings for The pirate are on discs 3 and 4 of the set (see Guide)."
""Une jeune fille croit dur comme fer que le clown d'un cirque est en fait un pirate des Caraïbes..."
"On a 19th century Caribbean Island, Manuela is hoping that someone will come along and save her from an arranged marriage. An itinerant magician learns the secret of her heart and becomes the fantasy pirate who rescues her."
"On a 19th century Caribbean Island, Manuela is hoping that someone will come along and save her from an arranged marriage. An itinerant magician learns the secret of her heart and becomes the fantasy pirate who rescues her."@en
"A Caribbean beauty, who is engaged to a local rich man, has a mad crush on the legendary pirate, Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with the beauty and to impress her, he poses as the pirate."@en
"A Caribbean beauty, who is engaged to a local rich man, has a mad crush on the legendary pirate, Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with the beauty and to impress her, he poses as the pirate."
"A musical romance. Set in the Caribbean."@en
"Les quiproquos s'enchaînent quan une jeune fille des Caraibes croise le chemin d'un comédien se faisant passer pour un mythique pirate dont elle est follement amoureuse... Une comédie musicale colorée et romantique à souhait..."
"In a West Indian port, Manuela (Garland) is hoping that someone will come along and rescue her from an impending "arranged" marriage. Gene Kelly plays the itinerant magician who learns the secret of her heart and becomes the pirate of her dreams."@en