Only through positive word-of-mouth (following cable TV and broadcast airings, and then video releases) did the film do well - although its original reception at the box-office was lukewarm.During the violent sea battle, Will was married to Elizabeth on the deck amidst rain and swordfights, but he was mortally stabbed by Davy Jones - although Sparrow was able to stab Jones"" heart and kill him (using Will""s hand, in order to have Will become his replacement as theFlying Dutchman""s immortal captain) - and Jones fell into the maelstrom""s whirlpool to his death.Her body is incinerated inside the car, but miraculously, the unconscious Hammer appears o have survived.In the next scene, the talented, tawdry, and vampish Sally performs the show-stopping number "Mein Herr" at he seamy Club (with Brian in the audience) - made memorable with a black bowler, mascara, black stockings and garter, and low V-cut black outfit.