Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952)

12/27/1952 (US) • 1h 10m

Comedy, Music, Adventure

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.

Top Billed Cast

Bud Abbott

Rocky Stonebridge

Lou Costello

Captain 'Puddin' head' Feathergill

Charles Laughton

Capt. William Kidd

Hillary Brooke

Capt. Bonney

Bill Shirley

Bruce Martingale

Fran Warren

Lady Jane

Chuck Roberson

Pirate (uncredited)

Paul Newlan

Pub Owner (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$450,000.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

pirate

pirate ship

captain kidd

17th century

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