The Phantom Buccaneer (1916)
Stuart Northcote, a London adventurer, slays the president of a mythical South American republic, and establishes himself at its head. Mercia Solano, daughter of the slain official, leads a conspiracy to avenge her father's death by killing Northcote. The adventurer escapes to London, however, after looting the republic's treasure chest. He is pursued by Mercia and a band. The adventurer, perceiving his deadly peril, employs Jack Burton, an impoverished young Englishman, to act as his double. The girl shoots at the double, and other fiendish plots are carried out to kill him. Burton frustrates them all.
Director: J. Charles Haydon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: December 18, 1916
Cast
- Richard Travers - Stuart Northcote / Jack Burton
- Gertrude Glover - Mercia Solano
- Thurlow Brewer - Billy Logan
- Robert P. Thompson - Maurice Furnival
- James C. Carroll - Lord Sangatte
- Arthur W. Bates - Milford
- Ethel Davis - Lady Barradell
Screenplay
- Victoria Bridges (Novel)
- H. Tipton Steck (Adaptation)
Production: The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: J. Charles Haydon
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Phantom Buccaneer about?
- Stuart Northcote, a London adventurer, slays the president of a mythical South American republic, and establishes himself at its head. Mercia Solano, daughter of the slain official, leads a conspiracy to avenge her father's death by killing Northcote. The adventurer escapes to London, however, after looting the republic's treasure chest. He is pursued by Mercia and a band. The adventurer, perceiving his deadly peril, employs Jack Burton, an impoverished young Englishman, to act as his double. The girl shoots at the double, and other fiendish plots are carried out to kill him. Burton frustrates them all.
- Who directed The Phantom Buccaneer?
- The Phantom Buccaneer was directed by J. Charles Haydon.
- Who stars in The Phantom Buccaneer?
- The Phantom Buccaneer stars Richard Travers, Gertrude Glover, Thurlow Brewer, Robert P. Thompson, James C. Carroll, Arthur W. Bates.
- How long is The Phantom Buccaneer?
- The Phantom Buccaneer has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Phantom Buccaneer?
- The Phantom Buccaneer is a Drama film.
- Where was The Phantom Buccaneer produced?
- The Phantom Buccaneer was produced in United States of America.