A silly little disney film that drags blackbeards ghost into a trio of cliche plotlines. Blackbeard, the onceblackhearted scoundrel, materializes in a small new england town, cursed to wander in limbo until he performs. None of them are executed very well as the film spends most of its time beating the ghostangle for cheap laughs. Legendary pirate blackbeard, the once blackhearted scoundrel materializes in a small new england town, cursed to wander in limbo until. On the carolina coast, godolphin colleges new track coach lodges at blackbeards inn, run by the daughters of the buccaneers, who claim to be descendants of the notorious pirate, and who risk losing their hotel to the local mobster. Last night, arlo and i watched the 1968 disney film blackbeards ghost, starring peter ustinov, suzanne pleshette, and dean the poor mans jimmy stewart jonesafter having spent about 20 minutes sorting through our options, wed narrowed it down to two movies, and arlo decided against won ton ton, the dog who saved hollywood, having determined that a. Before she died by burning completely at the stake by blackbeard, she put a curse on him that he will always be on earth in limbo unless therell be a spark of human goodness in him. Blackbeard s ghost 1968 film summary and movie synopsis. Ustinov, naturally, plays blackbeard s ghost, and he can be seen only by the luckless track coach dean jones. Amazon com blackbeard s ghost 1968 authentic 11 x 14. With hundreds of titles to pick from, its hard to go wrong with any of the offerings found on the streaming servicethe archives team has.
Blackbeards ghost 1968 stream and watch online moviefone. Blackbeards ghost painting on canvas movie prop walt disney, 1968. Blackbeard s ghost 1968 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Blackbeard is similar to the beast from beauty and the beast 1991 in that both characters must atone for past misdeeds to attain happiness, removal from limbo in the. Though the dvd cover might lead one to expect a swashbuckler pirate adventure, peter ustinov s character of blackbeard is in fact just an apparition in a contemporary setting. Movie blackbeard s ghost comes to dvd with little fanfare, and disney has found this liveaction comedy worthy only of a barebones lowquality dvd release. The once blackhearted scoundrel materializes in a small new england town, cursed. Blackbeard played by peter ustinov in blackbeard s ghost in the film s history, blackbeard had 10 wives, number 10. At least onedisneys blackbeards ghostis a pleasant surprise.
Blackbeards ghost the dis disney discussion forums. Walt disney blackbeards ghost clamshell case vhs tape movie. It s huge, like 80x 50 i am trying to find out who did the original painting for the movie. Blackbeards head was chopped off and hung from the bowsprit of maynards ship. Blackbeard s cursed to wander in limbo until he does a good deed, which just happens to be coaching a local college track team to victory. Dec 12, 2017 i first watched this in about 2008 with my sister, when i had gotten a bundle of disney liveaction movies on dvd and had ordered blackbeards ghost specifically to watch with my sister, as i know she loved dark scary movies, and this seemed to have the darkest premise of any disney movie i could find.
Source blackbeards inn is or was the inn and home of blackbeard and his crew. Login to disney movie club for all the best disney, star wars and marvel movies. This is for walt disney blackbeard s ghost clamshell case is broken vhs tape movie great add to collection please feel free to ask any questions and i will answer as soon as possible. Michael conrad hill street blues also is in it as the football coach, who reminds everyone the name of the game is football, and that is where the real money is. The only way to break the curse is to do for once in his life a good act. Movie blackbeards ghost comes to dvd with little fanfare, and disney has found this liveaction comedy worthy only of a barebones lowquality dvd release. Dean jones is the new track coach at a local college and after spending the night at blackbeards inn, where he befriends the cantankerous ghost of edward teach, aka blackbeard, played by the always excellent peter ustinov, who. Lightweight disney comedy gets a big boost from a strong cast. Blackbeard, the onceblackhearted scoundrel, materializes in a small new england town, cursed to wander in limbo until he performs a good deed. Blackbeard s ghost is a liveaction disney comedy film that was released on february 8, 1968. Ustinov, jones, and pleshette elevate lightweight disney comedy. Hes just a big ugly boozesoaked rummy, and something of a crybaby, too.
Oct 17, 20 blackbeards ghost 1968 walt disney passed away in late 1966 and his older brother roy o. Blackbeards ghost 1968 directed by robert stevenson. Blackbeard s ghost is a 1968 american fantasy comedy film produced by walt disney productions, starring peter ustinov, dean jones, suzanne pleshette and directed by robert stevenson. This is for walt disney blackbeards ghost clamshell case is broken vhs tape movie great add to collection please feel free to ask any questions and i will answer as soon as possible. Blackbeards ghost is a rare disney film from the late 60s geared more towards an adult audience. It was produced by walt disney productions and bill walsh. It is a movie that is part of my halloween family film rotation along with hocus pocus, monster house, nightmare before christmas and casper among others. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Adaptation of disney movie, released on february 8, 1968. Walt disney blackbeard s ghost comic story 26 pages report information. On the carolina coast, godolphin college s new track coach lodges at blackbeard s inn, run by the daughters of the buccaneers, who claim to be descendants of the notorious pirate, and who risk losing their hotel to the local mobster. Dean jones peter ustinov blackbeard s ghost 1968 stock. Blackbeards ghost was the second of three disney films to star both dean jones and suzanne pleshette, following the ugly dachshund 1966 and preceding the shaggy d.
Actually i wasnt a kid when i first saw this movie in fact i was in late twenties and i enjoyed that movie a lot. Blackbeard finds himself full of team spirit, and dispensing his own brand of. In this comedy, sir peter ustinov is the famous pirates ghost that returns to our time. Steve walker dean jones arrives in the seacoast town of godolphin, north carolina, to take the position of track coach at the local college. Most parents approach childrens movies the way they approach castor oil. Blackbeards ghost painting on canvas movie prop walt. Blackbeard s ghost was one of the first disney productions released after walt s death. A list of the best comedies available to stream on disney plus, including home alone and disney classics blackbeards ghost and the apple dumpling gang. Doomed to roam the earth until he performs one good deed, blackbeards ghost played by the great peter ustinov enlists the help of disney liveaction movie mainstay dean.
It had been passed down to the descendants of blackbeards crew known as the daughters of the buccaneers and their head, emily stowecroft. In this comedy, peter ustinov is the famous pirates ghost that returns to our time. List of american films of 1968 list of ghost films chamatkar, a 1992 uncredited bollywood remake of. The villains want to kick lanchester and her friends out of their group home so that they can build a crooked casino. Awardwinning actor peter ustinov stars in this hilarious fantasy as the ghost of the legendary pirate blackbeard. The movie with all its dainties is an awesome treat to watch. Blackbeards ghost great movie pressbook disney ebay. Parents need to know that this movie uses a wellworn formula recycled from some of disneys better pictures, notably the absent minded professor. It is disney s best since the absentminded professor, and a splendid vehicle for the many talents of peter ustinov. After the dreary bullwhip griffin and the drearier the happiest millionaire, i had about, liven up on disney studios.
A silly little disney film that drags blackbeard s ghost into a trio of cliche plotlines. Jul 26, 2016 blackbeards ghost was the second of three disney films to star both dean jones and suzanne pleshette, following the ugly dachshund 1966 and preceding the shaggy d. All three are ok for kids, and blackbeards ghost may ever entertain parents, at least those who have kept in training by watching the idiot tube. Jan 09, 2005 my friend recently bought the original painting from the movie blackbeard s ghost. The rascally old pirate causes him nothing but trouble, but, in the end, finally helps the coach win a track meet and a girlfriend. Legend has it that the headless body swam around maynards ship three times before sinking below the waters. The rascally old pirate causes him nothing but trouble, but, in the end, finally helps the coach win a track meet and a girlfriend and outwit some gangsters, which earns the. None of them are executed very well as the film spends most of its time beating the ghost angle for cheap laughs. Peter ustinov stars as the title character, along with dean jones and suzanne pleshette. Blackbeard s ghost is a rare disney film from the late 60 s geared more towards an adult audience. So please check out my other auctions for more great deals.
Peter ustinov and dean jones in blackbeards ghost 1968 dean jones and. Rent blackbeards ghost 1968 on dvd and bluray netflix. The owners were going to lose the inn to the villainous gambler, silky seymour and his men until steve walker and jo anne baker, with blackbeards ghost of. Blackbeard s ghost 1968 blackbeard, the onceblackhearted scoundrel, materializes in a small new england town, cursed to wander in limbo until he performs a good deed. With peter ustinov, dean jones, suzanne pleshette, elsa lanchester. Blackbeards ghost 1968 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Steve walker dean jones arrives in a north carolina. As blackbeards ghost, peter ustinov anything but frightening. Though the dvd cover might lead one to expect a swashbuckler pirate adventure, peter ustinovs character of blackbeard is in fact just an apparition in a contemporary setting. Doomed to roam the earth until he performs one good deed, blackbeard s ghost played by the great peter ustinov enlists the help of disney liveaction movie mainstay dean jones to release him from his curse. Vintage original 1968 movie poster blackbeards ghost. Blackbeards ghost film upon his arrival in the tiny fishing town of godolphin where he will be track coach of the college team, steve walker inadvertently summons the ghost of the infamous captain blackbeard. The rotund renaissance man authored 16 plays, seven movie scripts, and six books, and starred in 14 plays, directed six films, and appeared in.
Made in the heyday of disneys liveaction family comedies, blackbeards ghost is all haphazard but highenergy slapstick and squeakyclean romance courtesy of contemporary schoolmarm suzanne pleshette performed with more gumption than grace, but theres a nostalgic innocence to the whole overplayed affair. He s just a big ugly boozesoaked rummy, and something of a crybaby, too. Blackbeards cursed to wander in limbo until he does a good deed, which just happens to be coaching a local college track team to victory. Movies like blackbeards ghost if you like blackbeards ghost you are looking for humorous, feel good and semi serious movies about with witch, pirate, college, gambling, island, ghost and supernatural themes of comedy, family and fantasy genre shot in usa. It was one of the last films personally produced by walt disney. One of my favourite disney live action films when i was growing up. I have been googling like crazy and can only figure out who did the backdrop paintings and sets but not the artist of the canvas painting. Peter ustinov stars as the eponymous wraith, who returns to earth to come to aid of his descendant, elderly elsa lanchester. But if you dont mind the retread and kids will love it the characters are charming and there are funny bits. Disney took over as the leader of walt disney productions. Disney have a great share of making joyous movies for a long time, every little movie they make shares laugh over my face, and blackbeards ghost is no exception too.
He gets his chance when he decides to help a local college track team that hasnt a ghost of a chance of winning. My friend recently bought the original painting from the movie blackbeards ghost. Ustinov is brilliant as the title character and is obviously enjoying himself. Description blackbeard s ghost painting on canvas movie prop walt disney, 1968. In this disney film, peter ustinov stars as the eponymous wraith, who returns to earth to come to aid of his descendant, elderly elsa lanchester. He gets his chance when he decides to help a local college track team. Blackbeards ghost walt disney movies, ghost movies, disney.
Blackbeard s ghost happily reverses the unhappy trend. Walt disney s blackbeard s ghost peter ustinov vhs 1993. Legendary pirate blackbeard, the once blackhearted scoundrel materializes in a small new england town, cursed to wander in limbo until he performs a good deed. Parents need to know that this movie uses a wellworn formula recycled from some of disney s better pictures, notably the absent minded professor. While walt may have been gone, all of the people that had worked with him for many years were still there. A classic liveaction disney movie that is endearing, yet hilarious at the same time. Blackbeards ghost 1968 my live action disney project. Far more menacing is casinoowner silky seymour joby baker, who s oilier and more enjoyably sinister than most liveaction disney villains of the era. Ever since then, its been said that blackbeards ghost haunts the spot known as teachs hole. Blackbeards ghost happily reverses the unhappy trend. Blackbeards ghost 1968 walt disney passed away in late 1966 and his older brother roy o.
As blackbeard s ghost, peter ustinov anything but frightening. The once blackhearted scoundrel materializes in a small new england town. That being said, it is still a movie that can be enjoyed by kids as well. Released 1968, blackbeard s ghost stars peter ustinov, dean jones, suzanne pleshette, elsa lanchester the g movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 46 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Its huge, like 80x 50 i am trying to find out who did the original painting for the movie. Jan 11, 2012 awardwinning actor peter ustinov stars in this hilarious fantasy as the ghost of the legendary pirate blackbeard. Blackbeards ghost painting on canvas movie prop walt disney.
Dean jones is the coach of a failing godolphin team, track and field sports. Far more menacing is casinoowner silky seymour joby baker, whos oilier and more enjoyably sinister than most liveaction disney villains of the era. Blackbeards ghost 1968 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Blackbeards ghost is a 1968 american fantasy comedy film directed by robert stevenson and starring peter ustinov, dean jones, suzanne pleshette. As a ghost, blackbeard is about as frightening as casper with a sword. Blackbeards ghost 1968 yify download movie torrent yts. That being said, it is still a movie that can be enjoyed by kids. It is based upon the 1965 novel of the same name by ben stahl and was shot at the walt disney studios. Blackbeard s ghost 1968 yify download movie torrent yts. It will put a smile on your face that wont leave until the.
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