There was no set way to impersonate a pirate before Robert Newton came along but now the only proper way to impersonate a pirate is to imitate Newton. What an influence he had. "Argh Jim lad, belay there, we'll be in Porto Bello on the noon tide, a-ha there!"
I remember watching these films on t.v. As a boy in the fifties. I think I am right in saying that Robert newton was bought up in lamorma on the lands end peninsular in Cornwall which is where he got the accent from.
Yes that s right. He sure made that accent his own. You seen him as Bill Syke's in Oliver Twist. ? Perfect Cockney accent but they do say he was permanently pissed, well the booze killed him, shame
@@linrubyred4084 his wife said that he would get incredibly nervous when approaching a new role which would lead to “benders”. Once he got into a part and relaxed he was able to rein it in. At least up until it got too much of hold of him. Shame he didn’t have the help available that is around nowadays. He had a traumatic war (serving on the Arctic Convoys) which is possibly another reason why he developed alcoholism. The ship he served on was sunk in 1944 whilst he was on special leave to make a film for the war effort and many of the crew including men he knew were killed, which caused him to develop depression. Despite all of this he was a remarkable actor.
Aargh aye, and that there Miss Purity's built a bit broad in the beam, 'n' speaks as she was made, out o' stout New English timbre up Bosstown way in Masterchewsetts.
My goodness, does Newton chew up the scenery even when he stands or lies perfectly still. But learn from the master. Check his other work; he unquestionably had range.
Oh my gosh Jim Hawkins in the others in patch wake up your old friend Captain Long John silver has been kidnapped what by who the officers officers yep officers of your own Island very intimidating
