Old Ironsides

IMDb link: 0017226
IMDb rating: 6.9 (358 votes)
Genres: Drama, History
Director: James Cruze
Cast: Charles Farrell, Esther Ralston, Wallace Beery, George Bancroft and others

Release date: 6 Dec 1926
Release year: 1926
Runtime: 111 minutes
Country: United States
Keywords: pirate, 18th century, sea adventure, mediterranean, sea battle, slavery, sailor, hostage, swordfight, philadelphia pennsylvania

Plot:

Early in the 19th century, the USS Constitution is launched as part of an effort to stop piracy in the Mediterranean. Meanwhile, a young man determined to go to sea is befriended by the bos'n of the merchant ship Esther, and he joins her crew. When the Esther reaches the Mediterranean, she too, along with the Constitution, becomes involved in the battle against the pirates.

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