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THE BLACK PIRATE (1926) — Free “Talk Like a Pirate” Read-Aloud Screening
September 19 : 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Ahoy, matey! Come celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day at ARRR-kadin with this first-of-its-kind movie experience (as far as we know) — a silent film screening where the audience is encouraged to read the title cards aloud in a pirate voice!
Yo ho ho! Brush up on your pirate-speak and enjoy one of the most thrilling entertainments of the silent era as Arkadin presents this very special screening of THE BLACK PIRATE! Film in glorious two-strip Technicolor, The Black Pirate employed Technicolor II, an early two-color process that took two filmstrips, this lavish production stars a never-better Douglas Fairbanks as a nobleman who seeks vengeance for his father’s death against a murderous band of buccaneers by posing as…The Black Pirate. Featuring swashbuckling duels, daredevil stunts and nonstop high-seas hijinks, THE BLACK PIRATE is the platonic ideal of the pirate adventure film. A massive critical and popular hit in its day, the film remains a hugely rousing entertainment for both kids and adults nearly a century later. And our talk-like-a-pirate presentation provides the perfect opportunity to channel your inner Blackbeard. Avast! Wee little ones and olde folks alike welcome, but no landlubbers allowed!
Come early, me hearties, for a PIRATE METAL PRE-SHOW at 4:30 pm, featuring the likes of Alestorm, Rumahoy, and Running Wild!
Arkadin does not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially triggering content in films, as sensitivities vary from person to person. However, we encourage researching titles to determine if a screening may contain content that could be upsetting to you. Please feel free to contact us for guidance on specific films. Information about content can also be found on Common Sense Media, IMDB and DoesTheDogDie.com, as well as through general internet searches.
Theater Policies
- All seats are first-come, first-served.
- The theater opens 30 minutes prior to showtime, except for “Happy Hour” events and pre-shows when the theater opens at the listed start time.
- All ages are welcome at Arkadin except for Drinkolas Cage events, which are restricted to 21+. We follow the MPAA rating guidelines for all other films.
- Tickets can be purchased using the BUY TICKETS link above. Upon ordering, you will receive a confirmation email from Square. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the show at the concession counter.
- If you’ve purchased advance tickets, when you arrive, please give your name at the concession counter to check in.
- Tickets are returnable by sending a request through the contact form located on our About Us page prior to showtime.
- When an event is sold out, we reserve the right to release open seats to customers on the waitlist. If you have a pre-purchased ticket and arrive late and there is no seat for you, your ticket will be refunded.
- All screenings are held in our indoor theater unless indicated otherwise in the event description above.
- Please respect your fellow movie-goers by remaining quiet and refraining from using your cell phone throughout the screening.