Rumskulls On Film

December 5& 6, 2000

As part of the filming for "The Quest For Captain Kidd" for The Discovery Channel & Compass Light, we were hired by VANDERPOOL FILMS to be jury members at Kidd's trial, and as crowd at his hanging.

The trial script was taken from the original transcripts, and covers Kidd's  own failed attempt to defend himself, without benefit of his papers, logs, or counsel. The trail scenes will be reinforced with scenes filmed on the Lady Washington.

The hanging was true to historic reports, with the rope breaking at the first try, and his refusal to confess to the prison ordinary. In attendance are representatives of the Dutch East India Company (Mr Collins & Capt. Staton) The Prison Ordinary/episcopal priest (Mr Ullrich), The hangman, the Admiralty Marshall with the Silver Oar (Mr Hildebrand) and various townspeople come to view the hanging (see rest of crew list below)

Crew in attendance:

December 5th, Trial filming: Mr Benson, Mr Collins, MrUllrich, Seaman Hildebrand Associates in attendance: Captain Moon (of the Pyrates Royal Singers)

Himself,on the lookout for crew in New York, Captain Kidd

December 6th, Hanging Filming: Mr Benson, Mr Collins, Mrs Collins, Mr Ullrich, Seaman Hildebrand, Capt. Staton, Mistress Chantal Associates in attendance: Goodwife Katherine, Captain Moon (of the Pyrates Royal Singers), Mistress Janet Griffin (songstress)

A hanging at The Old Steps (or Wapping Gate) Near The Tower Of London.

Mr Benson, Goodwife Katherine, and Captain Kidd stoll in New York

Goodwife Katherine and Mr Benson

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Pictures courtesy of S. Staton, L. Ullrich, & C. Champ. Copyright 2001, to the individual photographer, otherwise, copyright 2001 The Rumskulls Picaroons. No use without previously obtained permission. All rights reserved. DISCOVERY CHANNEL and VanDerPool Films artwork used only with ethier expressed permission, and Discovery Communications, Inc and VanDerpool Films retain all copyright to their materials.

Mr Hildebrand and Mistress Chantal

Janet & Chantal enjoy a moment backstage, with Kidd's iron bound body in the background

The ladies look on approvingly