Under the Black Flag (1913) Online
The present story concerns Henry Morgan, the famous buccaneer who afterwards became Governor of Jamaica. We are first taken on board his ship, when Morgan is gaining the enmity of Jack Teach, his mate, by winning all his savings through gambling. Following is an attack on Captain Mardo's ship. All hands are murdered, except the Captain's little son, Juan, who is saved by the Padre. Teach takes a hand in the boy's defense. Morgan gouges out his eye. The Padre and the boy later escape to land safely. Years pass and Morgan becomes the Governor of Jamaica. His identity is discovered and a trap is laid for his arrest. He escapes to the "Undertow," an old ship converted into a tavern and owned by Jack Teach, Teach recognizes Morgan and plots revenge. The latter rallies his men and with Teach they take to sea to renew their old trade. Incidents full of excitement pursue them. In one a city is completely destroyed by fire when the pirates raid it for plunder. Juan and his sweetheart are ...
| Cast overview: | |||
 | David Hartford | - | Morgan the Pirate |
 | Cleo Madison | ||
 | Frank Lloyd | - | Jack Teach |
 | Joseph Singleton | ||
 | Howard C. Hickman | - | Juan |
 | Doris Baker | ||
 | Laura Oakley | ||
 | Lule Warrenton |
The first release under the Universal 'Gold Seal' brand.
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