Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
“It's one big roar, from shore to shore!”
1952•1h 10m•6.0•Released
ComedyAdventure
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.
Director
Charles Lamont
Writer
Howard Dimsdale, John Grant
Budget
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Woodley Productions Inc.
Cast
Bud Abbott
Rocky Stonebridge
Lou Costello
Captain 'Puddin' head' Feathergill
Charles Laughton
Capt. William Kidd
Hillary Brooke
Capt. Bonney
Bill Shirley
Bruce Martingale
Leif Erickson
Morgan
Fran Warren
Lady Jane
Chuck Roberson
Pirate (uncredited)
Paul Newlan
Pub Owner (uncredited)
Harry Wilson
Ugly Pirate (uncredited)
Joe Kirk
Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)
Suzanne Ridgway
Pretty Maiden in Pub (uncredited)
Production
Company
Woodley Productions Inc.
Producer
Alex Gottlieb
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