Stars: Errol Flynn, Arthur Greenaway, Mayne Lynton
Director: Charles Chauvel
Writer: Charles Chauvel (scenario)
Errol Flynn made his screen debut as Fletcher Christian in this Australian feature which blends drama with documentary as it explores the infamous story of the H.M.S. Bounty! The documentary footage visits Pitcairn Island, the actual island where Christian and his men took shelter and visits with several islanders descendants of the Bounty’s crew.
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Did not like this at all.
Well, I for one APPRECIATE the fact that PizzaFlix took the time and generosity to share this ultra-rare piece of cinematic history. Shitty or not–it was Errol Flynn's film debut–to those of you bitching about how you didn't like the film or the print–are you at all AWARE of this notable fact? Would it have made you happier if people who posted cinematic rarities perhaps asked your opinion FIRST? Or maybe they should wait around for a flawless, pristine print to be unearthed from some Ukrainian salt mine or something? You contribute NOTHING OF VALUE by spewing your vapid negativity. THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS (and other films, too!). Your work is appreciated.
I own all the 55 Errol Flynn films that are available. I also happen to own 2 copies of this film. Both are not that great a print because there is only ONE print even available to duplicate from. One was slightly restored, but it doesn't look any better than what is presented here. Lets not forget, it was 1933. Any nitrate film this old is lucky to even survive the decaying process, as over 50% of these films are already lost. With Hi-def television today, unfortunately all the flaws of the original print copies will be a bit magnified and there is nothing that can be done about that. I think +PizzaFlix has done an admirable job in presenting this public domain film, in the best condition this classic can be found in.
I've heard about this film for years. Will watch it soon, if now now! 🙂 Thx!
It's not so great. Bare native girl breasts. This print isn't so bad. Why are people whining?
How wonderful to post this great bit of film history. I don't mind at all that it's an old grain-llooking print. It's an antique. And it's wonderful. The slow, extra stylized form of acting. It's all good.
Wonderful, thank you! Mare
Ol Errol at 24 how bout that. What a guy whatta life. Now if I was couped up with a buncha funky guys for months I'd take a powder too where the women looked like that. Just think Brando did a remake and stayed!
From the bio of Errol Flynn, he was a jerk off screen and always drinking.
I'm one of few people in the world who have had the privilege to live on Pitcairn Island and it's very fascinating to see the island and it's people during this point in history.
millions can claim to have visited hawaiie. but how many have had the thrill to spend time on pitcairn.?
I wish he had not married all those women, but at least his grandchildren have his name and earnings.
this is the best of the three bounty films by far, the other ones virtually cut out the attempt to round the horn, without which the plot makes little sense
such an interesting mixture of travelogue movies, anthropology;amazing
This is pretty good. When watching these old films, people need to remember that movies were still much in their infancy.
Errol Flynn is my favorite actor of all time. I named one of my kitties after him.
This was an Australian production….which might explain the accents
I doubt very much polynesian were always part naked, the item of clothing called sarong came from polynesia. If they welcommed sailors they must have recieved cloth with trade. Theu are a resourceful people ,they navigated to the islands of what became New Zealand Their legendd say they come from what is havaiki maybe indonesia originally!!
This is actually brilliant. great upload
Wow only two years later he was catapulted to stardom in Captain Blood !! He looks to almost be still in something of "an awkward phase" here… He hit his prime around 1938-45… So dashing and handsome and sparkling. He was born for the camera. What charm! What a smile! He's a ten.
He should have had a drink or two to loosen him up a bit.
The actors all suck, they act stiff, and talk unnaturally. The only ones acting naturally are the natives, who don't seem to be actors. Given that, I suspect that the director for this movie is responsible for the bad, and I mean very bad, acting. The natives didn't take direction, they weren't trying to act, so they behaved naturally. The actors, and even Flynn (a non-actor at this point), were probably directed into acting as strange as they did. This is my guess, anyway.
What a fun movie to watch. Much appreciated.
This was a landmark film when it first released. Errol Flynn's first motion picture. I understand it is now in the film archives of the Australian Film Industry. I found the documentaray of Pitcain Island and the descendants o f the Bounty mutineers most interesting. Thank you Pizza Flix.
Saying this movie is poorly made is like saying the first cars were slow. I do find it funny how some important scenes are rushed in a couple seconds followed by a couple minutes of titties. I'm not religious, but in 1933 these men were doing the Lord's work.
Unwatchable racist shit.
also historically totally incorrect: "We were vlogged for the slightest offence". In reality Bligh punished the men less than any other Captain at that time.
He really was a stunning hunk o' man!
This is amazing! thank you 🙂 love the pace of the old movies, they really breathe :)))
I just found two of the most idiotic comments ever made on youtube and they were both made by the same person. Can anyone else find them?
Great movie. I hope some of the other Expeditionary Film series are still in existence and end up on youtube.