Cutthroat pirate William Kidd captures Admiral Blayne's treasure ship and hides the bounty in a cave. Three years later, Kidd, posing as a respectable merchant captain, offers his services to the King of England. Seeking a social position, Kidd also negotiates for Blayne's title and lands, provided he can prove Blayne was associated with piracy. Launched upon his royal mission, Kidd is unaware that Blayne's son Adam is among the crew, determined to clear his father's name.
Charles Laughton
as Captain Kidd
Randolph Scott
as Adam Mercy / Adam Blayne
Barbara Britton
as Lady Anne Dunstan
Reginald Owen
as Cary Shadwell
John Carradine
as Orange Povey
Gilbert Roland
as Jose Lorenzo
John Qualen
as Bart Blivens
Sheldon Leonard
as Cyprian Boyle
William Farnum
as Capt. Rawson
Henry Daniell
as King William III
Abner Biberman
as Theodore Blades (uncredited)
Clifford Brooke
as (uncredited)
