The story of this film begins with the ominous day on which Lord Bellomont gave William Kidd a commission to rid the seas of pirates. Instead of complying with Lord Bellomont's desires, Kidd immediately commenced a series of piratical attacks at first on French and Spanish vessels and later on ships of all nationalities indiscriminately.

• Edison Studios
• Edwin Clarke
• Gladys Hulette
• Bigelow Cooper
• Laura Sawyer
• Barry O'Moore