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10. Home Theater

Category – History

Every year on her birthday, Flix’s grandmother celebrates with the family by watching her favorite movie, The Black Swan. It’s a 1942 Technicolor adventure starring Tyrone Power and Maureen O’Hara. This film is a swashbuckler, featuring daring sword fights, looting Spanish galleons and kidnapping.

Question

·         Besides Johnny Depp, who is the most famous pirate in history?
(Hint – He braided his beard and stuffed burning rope under his hat to look more frightening).

Assignment – Find the answer by going to a website featuring this maritime criminal –

Click here to research the answer.

 
Watching the trailer for The Black Swan gives you a feeling for Hollywood Swashbucklers of that era –
 
 
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