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The Treasure of Captain Kidd

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The Treasure of Captain Kidd

1913

0h 20m

7.0(1 votes)

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Overview

The story of this film begins with the ominous day on which Lord Bellomont gave William Kidd a commission to rid the seas of pirates. Instead of complying with Lord Bellomont's desires, Kidd immediately commenced a series of piratical attacks at first on French and Spanish vessels and later on ships of all nationalities indiscriminately.

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Edison Studios

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Cast & crew

5 featured cast members

Starring

Edwin Clarke

Modern Lover

Gladys Hulette

Gladys Hulette

Modern Sweetheart

Bigelow Cooper

Bigelow Cooper

Captain Kidd

Laura Sawyer

Laura Sawyer

Hannah

Barry O'Moore

Barry O'Moore

Quartermaster

Creative team

Directed by: Richard Ridgely

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