Presented in a new 4K-resolution MoMA restoration of the pioneering two-strip Technicolor process and with live musical accompaniment by Thoth Trio, Albert Parker’s adventure film stars Douglas Fairbanks as a young nobleman seeking revenge for his father's death at the hands of Captain Alvarez and his ruthless pirates. Marooned on a deserted island, he forms an alliance with fellow captives to fight back. As the Black Pirate, he infiltrates Alvarez's ship, engaging in daring sword fights and acrobatics. "The Black Pirate" (1926) remains a classic that transports the audience into the world of piracy and heroism. Restored by The Museum of Modern Art and The Film Foundation in Cooperation with the British Film Institute. Funding provided by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Special thanks to Alexander Payne. Featuring an original score performed live by Thoth Trio (Ben Opie: reeds; Paul Thompson: bass; David Throckmorton: drums). For some twenty five years, Thoth Trio has been a force in Pittsburgh’s creative music community. Described as “intense jazz”, Thoth shows are dynamic and bring in elements of both traditional and free jazz. This event kicks off the Pittsburgh Silent Film Society’s 4th Annual Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival, which takes place September 27 to October 4, 2026, at a number of locations. For this and other special events hosted at the Theater, absolutely no ticket refunds are possible.