A coward in pirate pants accidentally becomes the terror of the high seas.
A disgruntled 18th century Bostonian who while wishing that he was a pirate, dons the clothes and play-acts the part. He is mistaken for the real pirate, Dixie Bull. More importantly, Errol "slays" the villain and puts his foot upon the pirate's head. This is more than enough and he heads back home to his unappreciated wife
Acting
Leon Errol's coward-to-hero physical comedy transformation.
Costume
The pirate outfit that convinces absolutely everyone.
Direction
Maurice Tourneur's theatrical staging for silent cinema.
Director
Maurice Tourneur
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Dorothy Gish's return to film after a 1920 retirement, lured back by Maurice Tourneur specifically.
The title became Depression-era slang for imposters — 'all clothes make the pirate, no sword.'
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