Critical responseCaptain Blood premiered on December 26, 1935 at the Mark Strand Theatre in New York City and was released in the United States on December 28, 1935. The film received positive reviews and notices and wide public approval.Thomas 1983, pp. 71–72. However, Variety's review cited weaknesses in the storyline:{{blockquote|'Blood' is a spectacular cinematic entry, which, while not flawless, is quite compelling. Its sundry little discrepancies, however, count against a more satisfying final tally. The inconsistencies, while not frequent, are rather prominent and at times irritating. As, for instance, the climactic sea battle of the lone pirate ship (Blood's), now a volunteer in the cause of England, against the two French vessels. One French frigate stands idly by until Blood's corsair conquers one and then directs his attack on the other. The finale with the discomfited governor, in whose place Blood is appointed, is rather tent-twent-thirt [excessively melodramatic].
Critical responseCaptain Blood premiered on December 26, 1935 at the Mark Strand Theatre in New York City and was released in the United States on December 28, 1935 The film received positive reviews and notices and wide public approval.Thomas 1983, pp. 71–72. However, Variety's review cited weaknesses in the storyline:{{blockquote|'Blood' is a spectacular cinematic entry, which, while not flawless, is quite compelling. Its sundry little discrepancies however count against a more satisfying final tally. The inconsistencies, while not frequent, are rather prominent and at times irritating. As, for instance, the climactic sea battle of the lone pirate ship (Blood's), now a volunteer in the cause of England, against the two French vessels. One French frigate stands idly by until Blood's corsair conquers one and then directs his attack on the other. The finale with the discomfited governor, in whose place Blood is appointed, is rather tent-twent-thirt [excessively melodramatic].