The Pirates of Penzance

'The Pirates of Penzance' is a musical comedy film based on the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta of the same name. The story follows the young pirate apprentice Frederic, who falls in love with Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley. However, complications arise when Frederic learns he was born on February 29th, and thus technically has a birthday only once every four years, affecting his pirate apprenticeship contract. The film features lively musical numbers and comedic moments as the characters navigate love, duty, and mistaken identities.