The Pirate (1948)

Directors

Vincente Minnelli

Cast

Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Walter Slezak, Gladys Cooper, Reginald Owen, George Zucco

The story

In the 1830s, young Manuela Alva longs to escape her small Caribbean village of Calvados and fantasizes about being swept away by the legendary pirate Macoco, also known as "Mack the Black". However, her stern aunt Inez has arranged for her to marry Don Pedro Vargas, the rotund, dull and much older new mayor of the town. Although Manuela is less than thrilled, she reluctantly agrees to marry the wealthy Don Pedro, as she is an orphan with no dowry, and her aunt and uncle—who raised her after her parents died—are struggling financially.

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