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The Spanish Main


Date: 1945
Type: Historical drama / Action
Rating: 3 Stars 3/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Frank Borzage
Producer: Robert Fellows

Comment/Synopsis

Paul Henreid leaves Holland for America, but his ship is wrecked and he becomes a pirate. He captures Maureen O'Hara on her way to her wedding, tricks her into marrying her and then wins her love. This is good pirate film for its period and benefitted from being filmed in colour.

Oscars

Nomination - Cinematography
Production
RKO Radio Pictures
Spanish Main