Captain Kidd is a 1945 American adventure film directed by Rowland V. Lee. The story follows the infamous pirate Captain William Kidd, who cunningly presents himself as a loyal servant to King William III of England. Kidd is granted a royal commission to escort a treasure-laden ship back to England, but his true intentions are far from noble. Along the way, he recruits a crew of condemned pirates and navigates a web of deception, betrayal, and high-seas intrigue. Charles Laughton delivers a memorable performance as the mischievous and manipulative Captain Kidd, making this film a classic in the swashbuckler genre.br br Credits:br Director: Rowland V.