The Pirates of Penzance

The Pirates of Penzance1983

The Pirates of Penzance is a 1983 film adaptation of the Gilbert & Sullivan operetta of the same name, with some updates for modern American audiences. The plot revolves around the dutiful Frederic and his attempt to break away from the band of pira… more »



[As Major General Stanley enters, all present sing to the tune of Pirate King's earlier song.]

Samuel:
For he is a Major General!

Daughters:
He is, hurrah for the Major General!

Major General Stanley:
And it is, it is a glorious thing to be a Major General.

All, in chorus:
Hurrah for the Major General, hurrah for the Major General!

The Pirate King:
(annoyed, muttering) That's the same as the "Pirate King" tune!

...

Major General Stanley:
Now that I have introduced myself, I should like to know what's going on here!

Kate Stanley:
Oh, Papa, we -

Samuel:
I can explain in two words: we propose to marry your daughters.

Gen. Stanley:
But-but... who are you?

The Pirate King:
We are all single gentlemen.

Kate:
Don't believe them, Papa! They're pirates - the famous Pirates of Penzance!

Gen. Stanley:
Mmm, wait a moment... I object to pirates as sons-in-law!

Pirate King:
Well, we object to major generals as fathers-in law! But we waive the point. We do not press it. We look over it.

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