

The Princess and the Pirate
1944, English. Directed by David Butler.
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Princess Margaret is travelling incognito to elope with her true love instead of marrying the man her father has betrothed her to. On the high seas, her ship is attacked by pirates who know her identity and plan to kidnap her and hold her for a king's ransom.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Princess and the Pirate is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- David ButlerDirector
- Bob HopeSylvester the Great
- Virginia MayoPrincess Margaret
- Walter BrennanFeatherhead
- Walter SlezakLa Roche
- Victor McLaglenCaptain Barrett / The Hook
- Marc LawrencePedro
- Hugo HaasOwner of the 'Bucket of Blood'
- Maude EburneLandlady of the 'Boar's Head Inn'
- Adia KuznetzoffDon José Ramon Sebastian Rurales
- Brandon HurstMr. Pelly
- Tom KennedyAlonzo
- Stanley AndrewsCaptain of the 'Mary Ann'
Details
- Released
- 17 November 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Melville Shavelson, Don Hartman, Curtis Kenyon
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How long is The Princess and the Pirate?
The Princess and the Pirate runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Princess and the Pirate have a post-credits scene?
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The Princess and the Pirate parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Princess and the Pirate is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Princess and the Pirate on?
The Princess and the Pirate is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Princess and the Pirate?
If you liked The Princess and the Pirate, try Cutthroat Island, Tom and Jerry: Shiver Me Whiskers, Easy Come, Easy Go.
Who directed The Princess and the Pirate?
The Princess and the Pirate (1944) was directed by David Butler and stars Bob Hope, Virginia Mayo, Walter Brennan.