Arr! "Talk Like a Pirate" Lessons Direct from the Cap'n

In 1950's "Treasure Island," Robert Newton was the first movie pirate to "Talk Like a Pirate," as we traditionally think of them today. In particular, it was he who added the now-classic "arr" (not "argh"!) to pirate argot. In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, here is a scene from the 1954 Australian-made sequel to the film, also starring Robert Newton (who starred in the subsequent Aussie TV series of the same name as well as 1952's "Blackbeard the Pirate"). Viewin' any o' these cinematic treasures be the perfect way t' have ye talkin' like a proper pirate in no time!

("Long John Silver" is copyrighted to the estate of Robert Newton and used in a most unpiratelike manner by permission.)

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[JohnSilverfan01]

Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day, mateys!

And here's to our beloved and my one true love Captain Robert Newton who was the greatest pirate that ever sailed the screens.... Arrrrrmen.

ONE QUESTION THOUGH, MOONCOVE:

I have this movie Return to Treasure Island... but where the heck did you get this version? It's cleaner, enhanced, and in WIDESCREEN! I love it! I want it myself! Please tell me.

[mooncove]

@JohnSilverfan01 FYI, it's unavailable on legitimate video at the moment, but Newton's son, owner of the copyright, tells me that there's a newer, APPROVED cleaned-up version in the works, so stay tuned to robertnewton. net for any breaking news.

[AntiMusick]

5:13 Arrrrrmen

[prydonian460]

Robert Newton defined all we think of when it comes to pirates . No one else ever has come close and all others trail in his wake . I loved his pirate movies and his TV shows when I was a kid and still love them today . R.I.P. Captain Newton . Thanks for sharing this !!

[whuttube]

What's you're favorite restaurant?

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrbys

[mmhansen2]

What's your favorite letter in the alphabet?  arrrrrrrrr!

[tttootsie]

My favorite pirate EVER! :O)

[fatheroflatus]

Avast, ye lubbers! Hoist the yardsale! Scour the scuppers! Do something about that poop!

[cwfordo]

I think this video has been pirated. . .arrr!  lol

[laMoort]

@mcDaveevad ARRRR!