Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
It's one big roar, from shore to shore!
1952 · 1h 10m · Approved
Adventure, Comedy
Directed by
Charles Lamont
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.
Director and cast
- Charles Lamont Director
- Bud Abbott as Rocky Stonebridge
- Lou Costello as Captain 'Puddin' head' Feathergill
- Charles Laughton as Capt. William Kidd
- Hillary Brooke as Capt. Bonney
- Bill Shirley as Bruce Martingale
- Leif Erickson as Morgan
- Fran Warren as Lady Jane
- Chuck Roberson as Pirate (uncredited)
- Paul Newlan as Pub Owner (uncredited)
- Harry Wilson as Ugly Pirate (uncredited)
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