The Sea Hawk (1924 film)

The Sea Hawk is a 1924 American silent adventure film directed by Frank Lloyd and starring Milton Sills. It is a lost film, meaning no known complete prints exist.

Plot: The film, based on Rafael Sabatini's novel of the same name, follows the exploits of Captain Geoffrey Thorpe, a daring English sea captain during the reign of Philip II of Spain. The story centers around Thorpe's battles against the Spanish Armada and his romantic entanglements. Specific plot details are scarce due to the film's lost status, relying on contemporary reviews and advertising materials for information.

Cast: The primary cast included Milton Sills as Captain Geoffrey Thorpe. Further cast details are incomplete due to the film's lost status.

Production: The film was produced by Famous Players-Lasky Corporation and released through Paramount Pictures. Details regarding the production itself are limited, with information on filming locations and specific crew members largely unavailable.

Reception: Contemporary reviews, although few remain readily accessible, generally praised the film's action sequences and Sills' performance. However, detailed critical analysis is hampered by the lack of readily available reviews and the passage of time.

Status: The Sea Hawk (1924) is considered a lost film. No known complete prints currently exist in archives or private collections. This limits detailed analysis of its cinematic style and impact.

See also: The Sea Hawk (1940 film) – A later, sound film adaptation of the same novel. Rafael Sabatini – Author of the source novel. Frank Lloyd (director) – Director of the 1924 film. Milton Sills – Actor in the lead role.