Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

1952
1h 10m
5.9

5.9/10

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"It's one big roar, from shore to shore!"

Overview

Two hapless waiters in a tavern on the Spanish Main play cupid between aristocratic Lady Jane and tavern co-worker Bruce Martindale, but the two bumpkins mix-up a love letter with Captain Kidd's treasure map of Skull Island, leading to them being kidnapped and taken off to the notorious pirate's island.

Status: Released

Budget: $450,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Woodley Productions Inc.
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date December 27, 1952
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0044320

Cast

Bud Abbott
Bud Abbott

Rocky Stonebridge

Lou Costello
Lou Costello

Captain 'Puddin' head' Feathergill

Charles Laughton
Charles Laughton

Capt. William Kidd

Hillary Brooke
Hillary Brooke

Capt. Bonney

Bill Shirley
Bill Shirley

Bruce Martingale

Leif Erickson
Leif Erickson

Morgan

Fran Warren
Fran Warren

Lady Jane

Chuck Roberson
Chuck Roberson

Pirate (uncredited)

Paul Newlan
Paul Newlan

Pub Owner (uncredited)

Harry Wilson
Harry Wilson

Ugly Pirate (uncredited)

Joe Kirk
Joe Kirk

Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)

Suzanne Ridgway
Suzanne Ridgway

Pretty Maiden in Pub (uncredited)

Key Crew

Charles Lamont
Director
Howard Dimsdale
Writer
John Grant
Writer
Bud Abbott
Executive Producer
Alex Gottlieb
Producer