Watch Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952) Official Trailer
It's one big roar, from shore to shore!
6 / 10 IMDb December 27, 1952 1h 10m
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
Runtime
1h 10m
Release Date
December 27, 1952
Genre
Comedy, Adventure
Status
Released
Budget
$450,000
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
Cast
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)
Joe Kirk
as Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)
Suzanne Ridgway
as Pretty Maiden in Pub (uncredited)
Production Companies
Woodley Productions Inc.
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd Official Trailer 1952
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