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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

(1952)

December 27, 1952 1h 10m
59%
TMDB Score

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.

Charles Lamont

Director

Top Billed Cast

BA

Bud Abbott

Rocky Stonebridge

LC

Lou Costello

Captain 'Puddin' head' Feathergill

CL

Charles Laughton

Capt. William Kidd

HB

Hillary Brooke

Capt. Bonney

BS

Bill Shirley

Bruce Martingale

LE

Leif Erickson

Morgan

FW

Fran Warren

Lady Jane

CR

Chuck Roberson

Pirate (uncredited)

PN

Paul Newlan

Pub Owner (uncredited)

HW

Harry Wilson

Ugly Pirate (uncredited)

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