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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

1952·70 min

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

Directed by Charles Lamont

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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.

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Rocky Stonebridge

Captain 'Puddin' head' Feathergill

Charles Laughton

Capt. William Kidd

Capt. Bonney

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Howard Dimsdale

Writer

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Raoul Kraushaar

Original Music Composer

Director of Photography

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Bill Shirley

Bruce Martingale

Morgan

Lady Jane

Pirate (uncredited)

Pub Owner (uncredited)

Ugly Pirate (uncredited)

Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)

Suzanne Ridgway

Pretty Maiden in Pub (uncredited)

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What is Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd about?

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952) is about 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.

Who directed Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd?

Charles Lamont directed Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952).

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