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      Old Ironsides

      Released Dec 6, 1926 1h 52m Adventure List
      100% Tomatometer 6 Reviews 67% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings 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. Read More Read Less

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      Archer Winsten New York Post Mr. Cruze, in his usual sweeping fashion, has turned out a picture that is big, cheerful, and decidedly thrilling. Oct 7, 2020 Full Review Mordaunt Hall New York Times "Old Ironsides" triumps with patriotic appeal and clever comedy. Mar 25, 2006 Full Review Robert E. Sherwood LIFE 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. Oct 5, 2021 Full Review Martin Dickstein Brooklyn Daily Eagle [Old Ironsides] is a tremendous picture, masterfully directed and daringly photographed. Oct 7, 2020 Full Review Laurence Reid Motion Picture News Only the richest superlatives can do justice to Old Ironsides. Oct 7, 2020 Full Review C.S. Sewell Moving Picture World Every man, woman and child in this country should see it. Oct 7, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member good silent adventure Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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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
      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