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Old Ironsides

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The feud between the U.S. Navy and the Barbary pirates is the backdrop for this tale of adventure featuring a boy (Charles Farrell) who sets off to sea on a ship named Esther. Once aboard, the boy earns his nickname, "the Commodore," and falls in love with a woman named Esther (Esther Ralston), for whom the ship was named. Problems arise when the ship is captured by pirates. The USS Constitution -- aka Old Ironsides -- soon turns up with Lt. Decatur (Johnnie Walker) to try to save the day.

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Archer Winsten New York Post 10/07/2020
Mr. Cruze, in his usual sweeping fashion, has turned out a picture that is big, cheerful, and decidedly thrilling. Go to Full Review Mordaunt Hall New York Times 03/25/2006
"Old Ironsides" triumps with patriotic appeal and clever comedy. Go to Full Review Robert E. Sherwood LIFE 10/05/2021
There are three qualities in Old Ironsides which serve to elevate it to greatness: its spectacular beauty, the power of its characterizations and its immense humor. Go to Full Review Martin Dickstein Brooklyn Daily Eagle 10/07/2020
[Old Ironsides] is a tremendous picture, masterfully directed and daringly photographed. Go to Full Review Laurence Reid Motion Picture News 10/07/2020
Only the richest superlatives can do justice to Old Ironsides. Go to Full Review C.S. Sewell Moving Picture World 10/07/2020
Every man, woman and child in this country should see it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/22/2015 good silent adventure See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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James Cruze

Director

George Bancroft

Gunner

Wallace Beery

Bos'n

William Conklin

Esther's Father

Nick De Ruiz

The Bashaw

Effie Ellsler

Esther's Mother

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Old Ironsides

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Synopsis The feud between the U.S. Navy and the Barbary pirates is the backdrop for this tale of adventure featuring a boy (Charles Farrell) who sets off to sea on a ship named Esther. Once aboard, the boy earns his nickname, "the Commodore," and falls in love with a woman named Esther (Esther Ralston), for whom the ship was named. Problems arise when the ship is captured by pirates. The USS Constitution -- aka Old Ironsides -- soon turns up with Lt. Decatur (Johnnie Walker) to try to save the day.
Director
James Cruze
Producer
James Cruze, B.P. Schulberg
Screenwriter
Dorothy Arzner, Harry Carr
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Genre
Adventure
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 6, 1926, Wide
Runtime
1h 52m