A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.
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Cast
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| Judy Garland | ... | Manuela | |
| Gene Kelly | ... | Serafin | |
| Walter Slezak | ... | Don Pedro Vargas | |
| Gladys Cooper | ... | Aunt Inez | |
| Reginald Owen | ... | The Advocate | |
| George Zucco | ... | The Viceroy | |
| Fayard Nicholas | ... | Specialty Dancer | |
| Harold Nicholas | ... | Specialty Dancer | |
| Lester Allen | ... | Uncle Capucho | |
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Lola Deem | ... | Isabella |
| Ellen Ross | ... | Mercedes | |
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Mary Jo Ellis | ... | Lizarda |
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Jean Dean | ... | Casilda |
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Marion Murray | ... | Eloise |
| Ben Lessy | ... | Gumbo | |
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Plot Summary
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A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.
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M-G-M's Big Beautiful Color by TECHNICOLOR Musical! See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
11 June 1948 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El pirata See more »Filming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USAEdit
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Budget:
$3,700,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$2,956,000Company Credits
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Color:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Uncle Capucho: [nods] My dear, If I may make a suggestion?
Aunt Inez: Yes.
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(uncredited)
Written by Cole Porter
Sung by Gene Kelly
Danced by Gene Kelly and The Nicholas Brothers
Also performed by Gene Kelly and Judy Garland
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Trivia
The second of a projected four films that would have starred Judy Garland and Gene Kelly. the first was For Me And My Gal (1942), Kelly's first film appearance, the second was this film, the third would have been Easter Parade (1948) if Kelly hadn't broken his ankle and been replaced by Fred Astaire, and the fourth was Summer Stock (1950). See more »Goofs
When Gene Kelly first shouts 'MACOCO' during the fight with Don Pedro, his mouth is wide open but he never moves it to make the third syllable of the word. See more »Quotes
Aunt Inez: Capucho, I want you to listen carefully: Bolt the front door and don't let anyone in. You understand?Uncle Capucho: [nods] My dear, If I may make a suggestion?
Aunt Inez: Yes.
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Soundtracks
Be a Clown(uncredited)
Written by Cole Porter
Sung by Gene Kelly
Danced by Gene Kelly and The Nicholas Brothers
Also performed by Gene Kelly and Judy Garland
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I was a kid when I first saw "The Pirate." So I missed many of the nuances in this incredibly glorious farce. Garland and Kelly have never been funnier. Though the songs are few, the production numbers are astounding. Garland, of course, sounds incredible and Kelly does at least three long dance numbers that make for wonderful watching. Viewers must remember that the whole movie is a put-on to some degree, and the stars put it over marvelously. Great support, too, from Walter Slezak and Gladys Cooper. This is one of those films that validate the phrase "glorious technicolor." It also adds lustre to the memory of the golden age of MGM musicals.